The Deputy Director listed the following archaeological material from the following sites as those that are in need of protection. These sites represent a continuum of civilizations from the Neolithic period to the colonial occupation of the 18th century, and lend an archaeological significance to the region. Importation of articles on this list is restricted unless the articles are accompanied by documentation certifying that the material left Mali legally and not in violation of the export laws of Mali. As this region is further excavated, other types of material may be found and added to an amended list. The following list is representative only.
Any dimensions are approximate.
Anthropomorphic figures, often incised, impressed and with added motifs, such as scarification marks and serpentine patterns on their bodies, often depicting horsemen or individuals sitting, squatting, kneeling, embracing, or in a position of repose, arms elongated the length of the body or crossed over the chest, with the head tipped backwards. Zoomorphic figures, often depicting a snake motif on statuettes or on the belly of globular vases. Sometimes the serpent is coiled in an independent form. A horse motif is common, but is usually mounted. B. Common Vessels.