In the savannah between the Bandama, and N'zi rivers (the "Baule V") in Central Côte d'Ivoire, the Baule peoples raise crops and animals to sell at markets run by the village women.  Today, the Baule number 1.5 million.  Their villages are ruled by notables, some of whom are descended from those who left Ghana in the 18th century. Baule artists work in wood and brass to create anthropomorphic masks and figures related to the afterlife.

Sokoto is the name of both a state and its capital, as well as the designation for terracotta sculptures that have been found in the region since the late 20th century. Characterized by a heavy brow, delicate features, and lack of ornate accessories, the Sokoto terracottas seem severe in comparison with those discovered at Nok, a village located near the confluence of the Niger and Benue rivers.