Description
THIS LISTING IS FOR A REPRODUCTION ON CANVAS OF MY ORIGINAL MAMI WATA OIL PAINTING
Mami Wata is a powerful water spirit honored in many African cultures and throughout the African diaspora. She is often shown as a beautiful, mermaid-like woman with long hair and a serpent wrapped around her, symbolizing both the beauty and danger of water. Mami Wata is linked to wealth, healing, fertility, and mystery, and she moves between the physical and spiritual worlds.
She has a dual nature, kind and protective to those who respect her, but vengeful when dishonored. People may meet her in dreams or visions, and those she chooses are believed to receive blessings of luck and fortune. Her followers honor her with music, dance, and gifts like perfume, jewelry, and fine cloth, symbols of beauty and richness.
Mami Wata also represents African strength and identity. Over time, she has blended with different cultures and traditions but remains a powerful, ever-changing spirit deeply rooted in African heritage.
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This listing is for an archival, high quality reproduction on canvas (gallery wrap). We make all reproductions in our studio ourselves using original Epson UltraChrome ink on Epson matte canvas to ensure clarity, accuracy and longevity of the image. Please feel free to e-mail us if you are interested in a larger size or (when available), the original.Â
Packaged with unbendable cardboard and inside a protective sleeve for protection and safe shipping.
Love & Light,
Claudia.
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