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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      mol
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    • anthropomorphic figure
      Leak
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    • Board with ancestor figures
      matemuli
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      Board with ancestor figures
    • Drinking bowl
      ipu
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      Drinking bowl
    • Tea bowl
      Ninsei chawan
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      Tea bowl
    • Memorial head
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      Memorial head
    • Bodhisattva Manjushri
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      Bodhisattva Manjushri
    • Ifá Oracle board
      Opon Ifa
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      Ifá Oracle board
    • Greenstone mask
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      Greenstone mask
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