The vintage statuette of the aquatic spirit Mami Wata, depicted as a Black mermaid. The piece is crafted in the style of West African tribal art. Mami Wata is a widely revered deity in African cultures and the diaspora, considered a powerful spirit of the seas and rivers, symbolizing fertility, wealth, beauty, as well as the hidden dangers of the waters. This piece comes from Nigeria, specifically from the Niger Delta region, from the Yoruba tribe. The statuette has a height of 25.5 cm and weighs 2,195 grams.