Sculpture, Sirène Mami Wata – Esprit des eaux - 57 cm - Wood

Description :
Handcrafted sculpture representing Mami Wata, an aquatic deity revered in many West and Central African cultures. The figure, half-woman, half-fish, embodies the beauty, seduction, and mysterious power of the waters.

The female bust, painted in a deep, glossy red, expresses vitality and spiritual strength, while the bluish tail, finely sculpted with scales, symbolizes wealth and fertility. The facial features are stylized, with slightly black eyes giving the siren an enchanting and mystical presence.

This work, both decorative and symbolic, evokes the duality between the earthly world and the spiritual world of waters, a central theme in the worship of Mami Wata.

Probable origin: West Africa, probably Ghana, Benin, or Togo, regions where sculptures of mythological figures, water spirits, or mermaids (often associated with Mami Wata) are common in traditions and craftsmanship.