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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    • Spearhead
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      Spearhead
    • Inv.No. 1532 - Jewellery (neck/upper body)
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      Inv.No. 1532 - Jewellery (neck/upper body)
    • Arm spiral
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      Arm spiral
    • Mesh pocket
      Bilum
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      Mesh pocket
    • Buddhist mural (secco on plaster)
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      Buddhist mural (secco on plaster)
    • Memorial head
      uhunmwun-elao
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      Memorial head
    • Weekly calendar
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      Weekly calendar
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      Atywerrenge
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      Tjurunga
    • Bodhisattva Manjushri
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      Bodhisattva Manjushri
    • Cenchrus purpureus (Schumach.) Morrone aus Ostafrika
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      Cenchrus purpureus (Schumach.) Morrone aus Ostafrika
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