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 Figurine
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      Animal Figurine
    • Lidded vessel
      woda
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      Lidded vessel
    • Undergarment/Okegava-do gosuko
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      Undergarment/Okegava-do gosuko
    • Arm ring (yellow cast iron)
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      Arm ring (yellow cast iron)
    • Sword with scabbard
      Iguahilo
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      Sword with scabbard
    • Fan, folding fan
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      Fan, folding fan
    • Memorial head of a Queen Mother
      Uhunmwu elao ọghe Iy’ọba
      Language: Bini
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      Memorial head of a Queen Mother
    • Breast jewellery
      hei tiki
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      Breast jewellery
    • Board with ancestor figures
      matemuli
      Language: bcd
      Language: bcd
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      Board with ancestor figures
    • Malangan: Bird
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      Malangan: Bird
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