Dimensions (height x width x length): 24 x 15 x 7 cm
Weight : 0.22 kg
Origin : Brazil (State of Bahia)
History : Patrícia Barros is an artist from the State of Pernambuco, in the Brazilian Northeast. Daughter of artisans, since 1981 she has dedicated herself to making decorative pieces in sheet iron, her main raw material. All of his works are produced manually, with the help of hand tools such as hammers and pliers, then they are assembled, welded, textured and finished in resin, which gives the pieces shine and durability. His works have a modern and bold design, with playful themes and strong colors, which fill any environment with joy.
Iemanjá is a female orixá (African deity) of the Candomblé and Umbanda religions. Its name originates from terms in the Yoruba language, and means “mother whose children are like fish”. She is considered the mother of all adults and the mother of the orixás. Iemanjá, in fact, is the deity of the river that flows into the sea. She is the daughter of Olokun, the orisha king of the oceans.
Iemanjá is the patron saint of fishermen. For African-based religions, such as Candomblé and Umbanda, it is the religion that decides the fate of all those who enter the sea. She is also considered the “Brazilian Aphrodite”, the goddess of love to whom lovers turn in their amorous demands.
