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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    • Greenstone mask
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      Greenstone mask
    • Malangan: Bird
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      Malangan: Bird
    • Border of a linen garment
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      Border of a linen garment
    • Milking jug
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      Milking jug
    • Ancestor figure
      luli
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      Ancestor figure
    • Uli
      Uli
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      Uli
    • Amulet for women
      zinga
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      Amulet for women
    • Alcelaphus lichtensteinii, Lindi, Tanzania
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      Alcelaphus lichtensteinii, Lindi, Tanzania
    • Scraper
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      Scraper
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