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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    • Arm ring
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      Arm ring
    • Mousetrap
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      Mousetrap
    • Undergarment/Okegava-do gosuko
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      Undergarment/Okegava-do gosuko
    • Pipe bowls
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      Pipe bowls
    • Achatina vexillum Lam.
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      Achatina vexillum Lam.
    • Women's knife "Ulu" made of iron and wood for leatherworking
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      Women's knife "Ulu" made of iron and wood for leatherworking
    • Dance sign
      ndomi rua
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      Dance sign
    • Shield
      vayola
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      Shield
    • Arm ring (yellow cast iron)
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      Arm ring (yellow cast iron)
    • Border of a linen garment
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      Border of a linen garment
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