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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    • Uli
      Uli
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      Uli
    • Sword with scabbard
      Iguahilo
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      Sword with scabbard
    • Plaque with Queen Mother Iyoba
      Iyoba
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      Plaque with Queen Mother Iyoba
    • Game board
      Dala
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      Game board
    • Cenchrus purpureus (Schumach.) Morrone aus Ostafrika
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      Cenchrus purpureus (Schumach.) Morrone aus Ostafrika
    • Woman with a big hat
      小芥子 こけし
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      Woman with a big hat
    • Female mask face
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      Female mask face
    • Model of a residential building
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      Model of a residential building
    • Inv.No. 1532 - Jewellery (neck/upper body)
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      Inv.No. 1532 - Jewellery (neck/upper body)
    • Memorial head of an Oba
      Uhunmwu-Elao
      Language: Bini
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      Memorial head of an Oba
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