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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    • Buddha statue
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      Buddha statue
    • Déwi Śri
      Déwi Śri
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      Déwi Śri
    • Woman with a big hat
      小芥子 こけし
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      Woman with a big hat
    • Ancestor figure
      luli
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      Ancestor figure
    • Board with ancestor figures
      matemuli
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      Board with ancestor figures
    • Shield
      ngaile
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      Shield
    • Hairpin
      Kalat
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      Hairpin
    • Ingiet figure
      to bungir
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      Ingiet figure
    • Inv.No. 1532 - Jewellery (neck/upper body)
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      Inv.No. 1532 - Jewellery (neck/upper body)
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