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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      vayola
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      Atywerrenge
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      Tjurunga
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      Leak
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      endingidi
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      Tubular sounds
    • Women's knife "Ulu" made of iron and wood for leatherworking
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      Women's knife "Ulu" made of iron and wood for leatherworking
    • Cenchrus purpureus (Schumach.) Morrone aus Ostafrika
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      Cenchrus purpureus (Schumach.) Morrone aus Ostafrika
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      Drum
    • Zamia sp. aus Sansibar (Tansania)
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      Zamia sp. aus Sansibar (Tansania)
    • Apron
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      Apron
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