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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    • Monte Meiggs, Peru
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      Monte Meiggs, Peru
    • Decoration of the gong frame
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      Decoration of the gong frame
    • Staff with male sculpture
      atem
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      Staff with male sculpture
    • Drum
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      Drum
    • Sword with scabbard
      Iguahilo
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      Sword with scabbard
    • Model of a residential building
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      Model of a residential building
    • Animal sculpture (hunting damulet)
      tambwe
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      Animal sculpture (hunting damulet)
    • anthropomorphic figure
      Leak
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      anthropomorphic figure
    • Drum
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      Drum
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