Mami Wata Figure - High Museum of Art

Mami Wata Figure

Igbo Artist, Nigeria

Mami Wata Figure

Details

Title

Mami Wata Figure

Artist/Maker

Igbo Artist, Nigeria

Date

ca. 1950

Medium

Wood and paint

Dimensions

50 7/8 x 17 7/8 x 11 3/4 inches

Credit

Purchase with funds from the Friends of African Art

Accession #

2013.504

On View

On View - Stent Family Wing, Skyway, Gallery 403

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