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Benin plaques

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Brass plaques from the Kingdom of Benin (present-day Nigeria) created to commemorate kings and their accomplishments, typically featuring hierarchical representation and serving as historical records.

AP course connection

Topic 6.1: 6.1 Cultural Contexts of African Art

Unit 6

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