Rare Tiv Mami Wata Shrine Idol
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Description
A very rare carved wooden shrine idol to the Goddess Mami Wata, shown with serpents in her hands and climbing up her back, a slightly upward gaze and an obviously well weathered and eroded surface suggesting many years of service on a local shrine. The idol measures 23 inches tall ( 25 inches on professional custom display stand. Provenance: Adeon Gallery, IL, purchased in 1976; Ex. Sol and Josephine Levitt, NY.
Condition
Fair, very weathered and eroded, what remains is stable.
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Rare Tiv Mami Wata Shrine Idol
Estimate $500 - $1,500
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