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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    • Drum
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      Drum
    • Déwi Śri
      Déwi Śri
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      Déwi Śri
    • Game board
      Dala
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      Game board
    • Greenstone mask
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      Greenstone mask
    • Buddha statue
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      Buddha statue
    • Parrying shield
      Drunmung
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      Parrying shield
    • Animal sculpture in the shape of a cocodile
      itoom
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      Animal sculpture in the shape of a cocodile
    • Headdress of the Herero women
      Ekori
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      Headdress of the Herero women
    • Border of a linen garment
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      Border of a linen garment
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