The Benin plaques were created without European influence despite initial assumptions.

Evidence

But research quickly established that the Benin plaques were entirely West African creations, made without European influence. — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 1194

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 1194
• XREF: connects to: The Ife brass heads changed European perceptions of African art history. — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 986; The galleon model represents European trade and warfare innovations. — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 1171