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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Mammy Wata (or Mami Wata)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Mammy Wata (or Mami Wata)

Maker Anang Artist
Date1970-1971
Made/manufacturedPort Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria, Africa
MediumWood, fiber, enamel paint
Dimensionspurpose made crate: 25 x 30 x 44 in. (63.5 x 76.2 x 111.8 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineMuseum purchase, with funds provided from the Caroline Julier and James G. Richardson Acquisition Fund
Object number2015.10.1
On View
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Collections
DescriptionStanding figure with oversized head, polychromed with yellow skin, red dress; dark brown hair made of coconut or other fiber; snake over left shoulder.

Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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1970-1971
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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