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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    • Mesh pocket
      Bilum
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      Mesh pocket
    • Inv.No. 1532 - Jewellery (neck/upper body)
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      Inv.No. 1532 - Jewellery (neck/upper body)
    • Woman with a big hat
      小芥子 こけし
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      Woman with a big hat
    • Throwing knife
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      Throwing knife
    • Sword with scabbard
      Iguahilo
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      Sword with scabbard
    • Dance sign
      ndomi rua
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      Dance sign
    • Women's knife "Ulu" made of iron and wood for leatherworking
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      Women's knife "Ulu" made of iron and wood for leatherworking
    • Gold figure
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      Gold figure
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