Mammy Water Figure

A carved representation of Mammy Water, or Mami Wata, a mermaid-like spirit of the water, thought to be present in certain rivers and lakes. In this example, she is depicted kneeling and has a scaled fish, or snake, tail.

Further Information

• Type: Figures, sculpture
• Object: Mammy Water Figure
• Materials: Wood
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 290mm [H]
• Production Date: Pre 2010
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Unknown
• Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
• Accession Number: SLNM.2010.033.01

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