Miniature Figures / Beads
Sao, Chad
Terracotta, bronze
Circa 12th - 14th century CE

Pictured below:

Two hippopotamus beads, one in terracotta, one in bronze
Heights from left:
0.625 in :: 1.6 cm / 0.5 in :: 1.25 cm

Three anthropomorphic figures
Heights from left:
1.5 in :: 3.8 cm / 3.125 in :: 7.9 cm / 1.5 in :: 3.8 cm

Four zoomorphic figures
Heights from left:
1.625 in :: 4.1 cm / 2.125 in :: 5.4 cm / 1.6.25 in :: 4.1 cm / 1.25 in :: 3.2 cm

Four mixed pieces compared to a US 10¢ dime, which measures 0.7 in :: 1.8 cm in diameter
Heights from left:
0.75 in :: / 1.125 in :: / 1 in :: 2.5 cm / 1.5 in :: 3.8 cm

Overall height: 0.375 to 2.125 in :: 0.95 to 5.4 cm

InventoryID #13-2463

Not For Sale