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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    • Animal sculpture (hunting damulet)
      tambwe
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      Animal sculpture (hunting damulet)
    • Arm spiral
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      Arm spiral
    • Crocodile figure with snake on its back
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      Crocodile figure with snake on its back
    • Arm ring
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      Arm ring
    • Lidded vessel
      woda
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      Lidded vessel
    • Shoe of a head
      Wana
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      Shoe of a head
    • Gold figure
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      Gold figure
    • Zamia sp. aus Sansibar (Tansania)
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      Zamia sp. aus Sansibar (Tansania)
    • Milking jug
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      Milking jug
    • Buddhist mural (secco on plaster)
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      Buddhist mural (secco on plaster)
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