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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    • Buddha statue
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      Buddha statue
    • Fan, folding fan
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      Fan, folding fan
    • Greenstone mask
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    • Shoe of a head
      Wana
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      Shoe of a head
    • Drinking bowl
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      Drinking bowl
    • Spear for the dance
      NKUMBA
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      Spear for the dance
    • Malangan: Bird
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      Malangan: Bird
    • Zamia sp. aus Sansibar (Tansania)
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      Zamia sp. aus Sansibar (Tansania)
    • Grating surface made from a piece of branch
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      Grating surface made from a piece of branch
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