Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. African (general, continental cultures)
6. Ancient African
7. Ancient West African
8. [ancient Nigerian styles and periods]

Narrower term/s

• Early Benin
• Middle Benin
• Late Benin

Anotations

Scope note:

Style and culture of the people of southern Nigeria noted for their production of fine bronzes and carved ivories, particularly of the inhabitants who predated the modern nation of Bénin. For the style and culture of the modern nation, use "Beninese."