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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    • Knife sheath
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      Knife sheath
    • Chalchiuhtlicue, "the one with the gemstone skirt", goddess of rivers and lakes
      Chalchuihtlicue
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      Chalchiuhtlicue, "the one with the gemstone skirt", goddess of rivers and lakes
    • Monte Meiggs, Peru
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      Monte Meiggs, Peru
    • Alcelaphus lichtensteinii, Lindi, Tanzania
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      Alcelaphus lichtensteinii, Lindi, Tanzania
    • Drinking bowl
      ipu
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      Drinking bowl
    • Spearhead
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      Spearhead
    • Achatina vexillum Lam.
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      Achatina vexillum Lam.
    • Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench aus Quingdao (China)
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      Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench aus Quingdao (China)
    • Campomanesia aromatica (Aubl.) Griseb. aus Bibundi (Kamerun)
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      Campomanesia aromatica (Aubl.) Griseb. aus Bibundi (Kamerun)
    • Plaque with Queen Mother Iyoba
      Iyoba
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      Plaque with Queen Mother Iyoba
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