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Tree of Life, an exhibition at the National Museum of China which runs through Jan 21, festures a selection from the museum's collection of African wood carvings from countries such as Tanzania, Mozambique, Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and Benin.

The National Museum of China owns more than 300 African wood and bronze carvings, some dating back to ancient times.