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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    • God of Wealth (caishen 財神)
      caishen 財神
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      God of Wealth (caishen 財神)
    • Animal Figurine
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      Animal Figurine
    • Grating surface made from a piece of branch
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      Grating surface made from a piece of branch
    • Arm ring (yellow cast iron)
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      Arm ring (yellow cast iron)
    • Model of a residential building
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      Model of a residential building
    • Knife sheath
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      Knife sheath
    • Inv.No. 1532 - Jewellery (neck/upper body)
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      Inv.No. 1532 - Jewellery (neck/upper body)
    • Female mask face
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      Female mask face
    • Board with ancestor figures
      matemuli
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      Board with ancestor figures
    • Alcelaphus buselaphus, Kilimatinde, north of, Tanzania
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      Alcelaphus buselaphus, Kilimatinde, north of, Tanzania
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