Yemaya is a West African creation goddess, often depicted as a mermaid. She is associated with the moon, the ocean and female mysteries. Typically portrayed as a beautiful woman, Yemaya governs the household and intervenes in women's affairs. She is a merciful goddess, invoked by women for aid in childbirth, love and healing. She rules over the conception and birth of children and ensures their safety during childhood. As a creation goddess, Yemaya's womb spilled forth the fourteen Yoruba goddesses and gods, and the breaking of her uterine waters caused a great flood, which created the oceans. From her body the first human woman and man, who became the parents of all mortal beings on earth, were born. Size is23 cm high x 9 cm wide <p>Yemaya is a West African creation goddess, often depicted as a mermaid. She is associated with the moon, the ocean and female mysteries. Typically portrayed as a beautiful woman, Yemaya governs the household and intervenes in women&#8217;s affairs. She is a merciful goddess, invoked by women for aid in childbirth, love and healing. She rules over the conception and birth of children and ensures their safety during childhood. As a creation goddess, Yemaya&#8217;s womb spilled forth the fourteen Yoruba goddesses and gods, and the breaking of her uterine waters caused a great flood, which created the oceans. From her body the first human woman and man, who became the parents of all mortal beings on earth, were born.<br />Size is23 cm high x 9 cm wide</p> 2008-05-06T18:04:18+01:00 yemaya 1998842 African- american 2008-05-06T18:04:18+01:00 2008-05-06T18:04:18+01:00 Richard Pelham african-creation-goddess, childbirth, conception, creation, invoked, love, mermaid, safety, tenderness 2008-05-06T18:04:18+01:00 manual 200 4346252 deny 1 Yemaya 1 12.50 1998842 Yem 1 2008-05-06T18:04:18+01:00 2008-05-06T18:04:18+01:00 manual 200 4346262 deny 1 Yemaya pink 2 12.50 1998842 Yem 2 2008-05-06T18:04:18+01:00 2008-05-06T18:04:18+01:00 3928942 1 1998842 2008-05-06T18:04:18+01:00 http://static.shopify.com/s/files/1/0002/1319/products/yama_gdss.jpg?1257499320 2008-05-06T18:04:18+01:00 3928962 2 1998842 2008-05-06T18:04:18+01:00 http://static.shopify.com/s/files/1/0002/1319/products/Yama_pnk.jpg?1257499320 Title