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Wooden statue of Mamy Wata from Guinea, depicting the water goddess of beauty; height 70 cm, width 10 cm.

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Guinea Mami Wata statue

Mermaid figures in African art
The cult of Mami Wata, a female spirit associated with the sea, spread from Ghana to throughout West Africa.
This type of sculpture, born in the 1930s, is called Yombofisa, Signal, or Tiyambo among the Sitem.
Yombofisa, according to David Berliner, is distinguished by a braided hairstyle that adheres to the scalp, and a mermaid body.
Also called Yobo-fissa among the Baga Forè, she embodies the goddess of beauty and waters, protecting fishermen and their villages.
Known among the various Baga groups ("Tambaningo" among the Landuma), she also appears in masks during traditional and festive ceremonies.

Guinea Mami Wata statue

Mermaid figures in African art
The cult of Mami Wata, a female spirit associated with the sea, spread from Ghana to throughout West Africa.
This type of sculpture, born in the 1930s, is called Yombofisa, Signal, or Tiyambo among the Sitem.
Yombofisa, according to David Berliner, is distinguished by a braided hairstyle that adheres to the scalp, and a mermaid body.
Also called Yobo-fissa among the Baga Forè, she embodies the goddess of beauty and waters, protecting fishermen and their villages.
Known among the various Baga groups ("Tambaningo" among the Landuma), she also appears in masks during traditional and festive ceremonies.

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We have Wata
Material
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Height
70 cm
Width
10 cm
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