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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    • Spearhead
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    • Game board
      Dala
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      Game board
    • Animal sculpture in the shape of a cocodile
      itoom
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      Animal sculpture in the shape of a cocodile
    • Headdress of the Herero women
      Ekori
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      Headdress of the Herero women
    • Scraper
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    • Achatina vexillum Lam.
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      Achatina vexillum Lam.
    • Apron
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    • Drinking bowl
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    • Spear for the dance
      NKUMBA
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      Spear for the dance
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