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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    • Spear for the dance
      NKUMBA
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      Spear for the dance
    • Zamia sp. aus Sansibar (Tansania)
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      Zamia sp. aus Sansibar (Tansania)
    • Alcelaphus buselaphus, Kilimatinde, north of, Tanzania
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      Alcelaphus buselaphus, Kilimatinde, north of, Tanzania
    • Psidium guajava L.
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      Psidium guajava L.
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      Atywerrenge
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      Tjurunga
    • Decoration of the gong frame
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      Decoration of the gong frame
    • Memorial head of a Queen Mother
      Uhunmwu elao ọghe Iy’ọba
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      Memorial head of a Queen Mother
    • Scraper
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      Scraper
    • Bow with two arrows (set)
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      Bow with two arrows (set)
    • Board with ancestor figures
      matemuli
      Language: bcd
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      Board with ancestor figures
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