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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    • Lidded vessel
      woda
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      Lidded vessel
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      Atywerrenge
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      Tjurunga
    • Memorial head
      uhunmwun-elao
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      Memorial head
    • Drinking bowl
      ipu
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      Drinking bowl
    • Drum
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      Drum
    • Malangan: Bird
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      Malangan: Bird
    • Achatina vexillum Lam.
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      Achatina vexillum Lam.
    • Breast jewellery
      hei tiki
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      Breast jewellery
    • Calabash bottle
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      Calabash bottle
    • Plate
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      Plate
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