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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    • Animal sculpture (hunting damulet)
      tambwe
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      Animal sculpture (hunting damulet)
    • Jewellery
      mol
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      Jewellery
    • Inv.No. 1532 - Jewellery (neck/upper body)
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      Inv.No. 1532 - Jewellery (neck/upper body)
    • Head attachment mask
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      Head attachment mask
    • Panji basket
      soku
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      Panji basket
    • Border of a linen garment
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      Border of a linen garment
    • Ancestor figure
      Yene
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      Ancestor figure
    • Animal sculpture in the shape of a cocodile
      itoom
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      Animal sculpture in the shape of a cocodile
    • Achatina vexillum Lam.
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      Achatina vexillum Lam.
    • Basket
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