Carving of Mami Wata

The Sierra Leone National Museum catalogue notes that this is a carving of Mami Wata, a Mende spirit of the water. The original description reads: She is half human half fish and is found in the sea and river. If she likes a person she can make them fortunate while those she hates she will give misfortune.

Further Information

• Type: Figures, sculpture
• Object: Carving of Mami Wata
• Materials: Wood
• Culture Group: Mende
• Dimensions: Unknown
• Production Date: Pre 1967
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Unknown
• Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
• Accession Number: SLNM.1967.01.07

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