Front view of a hand carved cocobolo wood mermaid with long hair, standing on a small square base
Mermaid carving seen from the front left, long hair falling over her shoulders, tail curling to the base
Side view of the cocobolo mermaid, long hair down her back and tail tapering to a looped tip on the base
Back view of the mermaid carving, long hair down her back and dark streaks in the wood grain
Mermaid carving from behind at an angle, showing the long hair and the looped tail fin on the base
Left side of the cocobolo mermaid, face in profile, arms at her sides and tail curling into the base
Mermaid carving lying on its side, showing the face, the arms and the open loop where the tail meets the base
Mermaid carving lying on a clear acrylic stand, tail loop and square base at left, head at right
Front view of a hand carved cocobolo wood mermaid with long hair, standing on a small square base
Mermaid carving seen from the front left, long hair falling over her shoulders, tail curling to the base
Side view of the cocobolo mermaid, long hair down her back and tail tapering to a looped tip on the base
Back view of the mermaid carving, long hair down her back and dark streaks in the wood grain
Mermaid carving from behind at an angle, showing the long hair and the looped tail fin on the base
Left side of the cocobolo mermaid, face in profile, arms at her sides and tail curling into the base
Mermaid carving lying on its side, showing the face, the arms and the open loop where the tail meets the base
Mermaid carving lying on a clear acrylic stand, tail loop and square base at left, head at right

Vintage Long Locks Mermaid Cocobolo Wood Carving

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Who says mermaids only live at sea? This Long Locks Mermaid stands tall on a small square base, her long hair falling past her shoulders and down her back. Her tail tapers to a narrow point, and the dark grain runs from head to tail. She has been in our collection for more than 30 years.

Cocobolo is a tropical hardwood from the Pacific side of Panama and Central America. It is so dense it sinks in water, and its natural oils polish to a soft, warm shine. Fresh cut, the wood shows orange and red tones with dark streaks; with age the colors deepen, so no two carvings ever look alike.

Each piece is carved by hand in Panama, in the wood carving traditions of the Emberá and Wounaan peoples. Their carvers have long chosen cocobolo for figures of the animals and plants of the rainforest around them.

From Jan at MolaMagic: I still wonder how a mermaid found her way into a rainforest carving. Probably the movies.

MolaMagic was founded by Janet Marie Brockman with a simple but powerful mission: to help artisans in Panama share their art with the world. All profits go right back into the artisan community, supporting education, medical care, land, tools, and daily needs. Buying a MolaMagic carving means you are part of that story too.

Material: Cocobolo wood
Made in: Panama
Approximate size: 10 inches high
Care: Dust with a soft dry cloth.
SKU: 21121613TE

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ABOUT TRADERBROCK

For 35 years, TraderBrock has brought handmade artisan work from Panama, Haiti, and across Central America to collectors around the world. Every piece we carry begins in the hands of an artisan we know personally. Molas stitched in Guna homes, tagua carved by Wounaan hands, masks woven in the Darién. Our inventory runs over 14,000 pieces, curated from direct relationships that go back decades.

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