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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    • Scraper
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      Scraper
    • Decoration of the gong frame
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      Decoration of the gong frame
    • Ancestor figure
      Yene
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      Ancestor figure
    • Drum
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      Drum
    • Sword with scabbard
      Iguahilo
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      Sword with scabbard
    • Drinking bowl
      ipu
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      Drinking bowl
    • Chalchiuhtlicue, "the one with the gemstone skirt", goddess of rivers and lakes
      Chalchuihtlicue
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      Chalchiuhtlicue, "the one with the gemstone skirt", goddess of rivers and lakes
    • Breast jewellery
      hei tiki
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      Breast jewellery
    • Uli
      Uli
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      Uli
    • Achatina vexillum Lam.
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      Achatina vexillum Lam.
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