Roberto Pazzi
The Child of the Mother Water
Portrait of a child celebrating the Mami Wata (Benin).
The Mami Wata ("Mother Water") is a prominent water spirit venerated across various African cultures and in the African diaspora. Mami Wata is a significant figure in West African Vodoun.
Mami Wata serves as a multifaceted symbol in African spirituality. She is revered as a nurturing mother, a provider of wealth, and a healer of ailments. Conversely, she is also seen as a seductive temptress, embodying risks and challenges. This duality makes her a powerful figure, representing the unpredictable nature of water and the complexities of life.
During the Voodoo festival, devotees, often dressed in white, gather along the shores of the sea to pay homage to her. The ceremonies involve singing, dancing, and rituals aimed at honoring the sea goddess.
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The Child of the Mother Water
Portrait of a child celebrating the Mami Wata (Benin).
The Mami Wata ("Mother Water") is a prominent water spirit venerated across various African cultures and in the African diaspora. Mami Wata is a significant figure in West African Vodoun.
Mami Wata serves as a multifaceted symbol in African spirituality. She is revered as a nurturing mother, a provider of wealth, and a healer of ailments. Conversely, she is also seen as a seductive temptress, embodying risks and challenges. This duality makes her a powerful figure, representing the unpredictable nature of water and the complexities of life.
During the Voodoo festival, devotees, often dressed in white, gather along the shores of the sea to pay homage to her. The ceremonies involve singing, dancing, and rituals aimed at honoring the sea goddess.
Website: www.robertopazziphoto.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/roberto_pazzi_photo/