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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    • Greenstone mask
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      Greenstone mask
    • Tea bowl
      Ninsei chawan
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      Tea bowl
    • Animal sculpture (hunting damulet)
      tambwe
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      Animal sculpture (hunting damulet)
    • Mousetrap
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      Mousetrap
    • Plate
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      Plate
    • Board with ancestor figures
      matemuli
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      Board with ancestor figures
    • Achatina vexillum Lam.
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      Achatina vexillum Lam.
    • Sword with scabbard
      Iguahilo
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      Sword with scabbard
    • Animal sculpture in the shape of a cocodile
      itoom
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      Animal sculpture in the shape of a cocodile
    • Ancestor figure
      Yene
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      Ancestor figure
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