Unidentified
Janus Densu/Mami Wata Figure
early 20th century
Category
Culture
Ewe
Place Made
Ghana or Togo
Materials
Wood, pigment
Measurements
24 3/4 x 14 x 18 in (62.865 x 35.56 x 45.72 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Drs. Rene and Stevie Bravmann in honor of William Fagaly's many years of service to NOMA
Accession #
2013.32
Description
Sacred African water deity Mami Wata depicted with the head and torso of both male and female, conjoined back to back. The figure has eight arms and the tail of a fish. Hands are shaped in open fists and appear to have held other objects. A coiled snake adorns the neck and head.