Photo of a selection of Benin Bronzes. They have museum labels and are placed in protective foam padding. Picture alliance/dpa / Marius Becker.

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    • Shield
      Yarra
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      Shield
    • Buddhist mural (secco on plaster)
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      Buddhist mural (secco on plaster)
    • Tubular sounds
      endingidi
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      Tubular sounds
    • God of Wealth (caishen 財神)
      caishen 財神
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      God of Wealth (caishen 財神)
    • Bodhisattva Manjushri
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      Bodhisattva Manjushri
    • Mesh pocket
      Bilum
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      Mesh pocket
    • Finger clip
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      Finger clip
    • Alcelaphus buselaphus, Akrosa, Togo
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      Alcelaphus buselaphus, Akrosa, Togo
    • Weekly calendar
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      Weekly calendar
    • Chalchiuhtlicue, "the one with the gemstone skirt", goddess of rivers and lakes
      Chalchuihtlicue
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      Chalchiuhtlicue, "the one with the gemstone skirt", goddess of rivers and lakes
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