MAMI WATA FIGURE 2, Nigeria

The head and torso of this figure are carved from a single piece of wood. The arms (made of two joined pieces) were possibly removable originally. They have been nailed and glued in place. The snake (like on Mami Wata Figure 1) was a separate and removable element and is missing from this piece. There is obvious damage to the tip of the nose and the left front chest.