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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    • Shield
      vayola
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      Shield
    • Woman with a big hat
      小芥子 こけし
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      Woman with a big hat
    • Ancestor figure
      luli
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      Ancestor figure
    • Bronze Gong
      Kempul
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      Bronze Gong
    • Scraper
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      Scraper
    • Arm ring
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    • Shield
      ngaile
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      Shield
    • Mousetrap
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      Mousetrap
    • Memorial head of a Queen Mother
      Uhunmwu elao ọghe Iy’ọba
      Language: Bini
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      Memorial head of a Queen Mother
    • Tenugui with basho short prose from the Oku-no hosomichiand a haiku おくのほそ道につぃての手ぬぐい
      tenugui
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      Tenugui with basho short prose from the Oku-no hosomichiand a haiku おくのほそ道につぃての手ぬぐい
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