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The Mainz Mermaid

There is a fabulous small mermaid statue in the city of Mainz, Germany, tucked into a corner where the street curves.  Twin-tailed and holding two fish, the statue is unique and different.  map

Mainz Mermaid sculpture
Mermaid Statue in Mainz, Germany. Photo © Svenya Thundiyil

The petite sculpture was created by Elsa Montag in a small triangular plaza on Gaustraße.  With outstanding detail and workmanship, the facial expression, the hair, the fish and tail are unique and beautifully crafted.

The fountain and the mermaid were created in 1943 and was installed in 1950. It is known as the Fischweiberbrunnen, which translates approximately as "Fishwife Fountain" or "Mermaid Fountain".

Mermaid Statue in Mainz, Germany.  Photo © Svenya Thundiyil
Mermaid Statue in Mainz, Germany.  Photo © Svenya Thundiyil
Mermaid Statue in Mainz, Germany.  Photo © Svenya Thundiyil
Tails of Mermaid Statue in Mainz, Germany.  Photo © Svenya Thundiyil
Mermaid Statue in Mainz, Germany.  Photo © Svenya Thundiyil
Mermaid Statue in Mainz, Germany.  Photo © Svenya Thundiyil

Despite the small size of this statue, the features are very fine and detailed and the workmanship is superb.   The artist made the mermaid twin-tailed, which is not unusual.  Other twin-tailed mermaids in our collection are listed here.

References:
● https://www.osteiner-hof.de/historie/
● https://dewiki.de/Lexikon/Osteiner_Hof
● The Mermaids of Earth coffee-table book: See page 52 in the book about this sculpture.

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