Chad, Cameroon and Nigeria

Sao terracotta

Musée national du Tchad

Sao terracotta

Musée national du Tchad

Notice

Material

Ceramics | Metals

Type

Religious and ceremonial objects | Utensils and vessels | Sculptures

Details

Sao terracotta and bronzes from the South of Lake Chad. This culture has a foothold in three countries: North-West Nigeria, the far North of Cameroon and Western Chad.

Red List

Red List of African Archaeological Objects

Countries

Chad | Cameroon | Nigeria

Period

2nd century BC onwards