African West african magnificent old mami wata fertility statue -G1565

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This is a wonderful old statue imported from West Africa. It is a primitive carved depiction of the great water spirit Mami Wata. She is depicted with a mermaid's tail and a snake wrapped around her neck. There is a large crack running down her back but the carving is still strong and stable. has been made in a primitive yet powerful style and is shown with facial scarification and a snake wrapped around her neck, as usual. Mami Wata is revered throughout west,