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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    • Shield
      Yarra
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      Shield
    • Tea bowl
      Ninsei chawan
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      Tea bowl
    • Malangan: Bird
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      Malangan: Bird
    • Model of a residential building
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      Model of a residential building
    • Cenchrus purpureus (Schumach.) Morrone aus Ostafrika
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      Cenchrus purpureus (Schumach.) Morrone aus Ostafrika
    • Jewellery
      mol
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      Jewellery
    • Bow with two arrows (set)
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      Bow with two arrows (set)
    • Apron
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      Apron
    • Bronze Gong
      Kempul
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      Bronze Gong
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