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Carving Of Mami Wata
Sierra Leone National Museum
Freetown, Sierra Leone
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.
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Details
- Title: Carving Of Mami Wata
- Location Created: Sierra Leone
- Type: Figures, sculpture
- Original Source: Sierra Leone Heritage
- Medium: Wood
- Culture group: Mende
- Accession number: SLNM.1967.01.07
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