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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    • Pipe bowls
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    • Shoe of a head
      Wana
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    • Mask
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    • Psidium guajava L.
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    • Mesh pocket
      Bilum
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    • Milking jug
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    • Throwing knife
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    • Ifá Oracle board
      Opon Ifa
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    • Animal sculpture (hunting damulet)
      tambwe
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      Animal sculpture (hunting damulet)
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