Yoruba Mami Wata figure
Mythology in African Yoruba Art
Three-dimensional wooden statues, called 'Mami Wata'. This new divinity brought fortune, wealth and reinforced procreation and fertility.
This is a rare and exceptional object from a private Belgian collection where the owner, a well-known painter, was also an expert in classical art from outside Europe.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 62 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
- Condition
- Excellent
Mythology in African Yoruba Art
Three-dimensional wooden statues, called 'Mami Wata'. This new divinity brought fortune, wealth and reinforced procreation and fertility.
This is a rare and exceptional object from a private Belgian collection where the owner, a well-known painter, was also an expert in classical art from outside Europe.