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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    • Alcelaphus lichtensteinii, Lindi, Tanzania
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      Alcelaphus lichtensteinii, Lindi, Tanzania
    • Knife
      Nifo'oti
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      Knife <grip weapon>
    • Finger clip
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      Finger clip
    • Coco de Mer
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      Coco de Mer
    • Uli
      Uli
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      Uli
    • Headdress of the Herero women
      Ekori
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      Headdress of the Herero women
    • Greenstone mask
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      Greenstone mask
    • Déwi Śri
      Déwi Śri
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      Déwi Śri
    • Apron
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      Apron
    • Board with ancestor figures
      matemuli
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      Board with ancestor figures
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