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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    • Cenchrus purpureus (Schumach.) Morrone aus Ostafrika
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      Cenchrus purpureus (Schumach.) Morrone aus Ostafrika
    • Knife
      Nifo'oti
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      Knife <grip weapon>
    • Staff with male sculpture
      atem
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      Staff with male sculpture
    • Apron
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      Apron
    • Inv.No. 1532 - Jewellery (neck/upper body)
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      Inv.No. 1532 - Jewellery (neck/upper body)
    • Headdress of the Herero women
      Ekori
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      Headdress of the Herero women
    • Head attachment mask
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      Head attachment mask
    • Hip jewellery
      Bililik
      Language: Austronesian
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      Hip jewellery
    • Animal sculpture in the shape of a cocodile
      itoom
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      Animal sculpture in the shape of a cocodile
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