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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    • Drinking bowl
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      Drinking bowl
    • Necklace
      marmar
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    • Undergarment/Okegava-do gosuko
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    • Buddha statue
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    • Basket
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      Basket
    • Monte Meiggs, Peru
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      Monte Meiggs, Peru
    • 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
    • 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
    • Breast jewellery
      hei tiki
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      Breast jewellery
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