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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    • Hairpin
      Kalat
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      Hairpin
    • Hip jewellery
      Bililik
      Language: Austronesian
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      Hip jewellery
    • Elephant mask
      Pim toc
      Language: Bamileke
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      Elephant mask
    • Kauri money rope
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      Kauri money rope
    • Sword with scabbard
      Iguahilo
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      Sword with scabbard
    • God of Wealth (caishen 財神)
      caishen 財神
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      God of Wealth (caishen 財神)
    • Game board
      Dala
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      Game board
    • Knife sheath
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      Knife sheath
    • Bow with two arrows (set)
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      Bow with two arrows (set)
    • Déwi Śri
      Déwi Śri
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      Déwi Śri
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