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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    • Scraper
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      Scraper
    • Buddhist mural (secco on plaster)
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      Buddhist mural (secco on plaster)
    • Staff with male sculpture
      atem
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      Staff with male sculpture
    • Milking jug
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      Milking jug
    • Border of a linen garment
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      Border of a linen garment
    • Alcelaphus buselaphus, Kilimatinde, north of, Tanzania
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      Alcelaphus buselaphus, Kilimatinde, north of, Tanzania
    • Weekly calendar
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      Weekly calendar
    • Spear for the dance
      NKUMBA
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      Spear for the dance
    • Shield
      Yarra
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      Shield
    • Mask
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      Mask
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