Mavka (18x24x0.7'') - Alexander Koltakov

Mavka (18x24x0.7'') by Alexander Koltakov Painting 18.0 x 24.0 :: Original one of a kind acrylic on canvas painting. Mavka (aka niavka navka from Old Slavic nav ‘the dead’). A mythological female figure tall round-faced long-haired and sometimes naked. The nymphs known by this term represented the souls of girls who had died unnatural deaths. They were believed to live in groups in forests mountain caves or sheds which they decorated with rugs. They made a thread of stolen flax and wove thin transparent cloth for making clothes for themselves. They loved flowers which they wore in their hair. In the spring they planted flowers in the mountains to which they enticed young men whom they tickled to death. On Pentecost (known as Mavka's Easter) they held games dances and orgies. The painting is sold unframed. A signed certificate of authenticity is attached. Please note Your order may be subject to import duties and taxes which are applied when the delivery reaches that destination. I have no control over these charges and I cannot predict their amount. You will be responsible for the payment of any such import duties and taxes. Please contact your local customs office for further information before placing your order. Please feel free to message me if you have any questions regarding my works. :: Type: Painting Medium: Acrylic Style: Impressionist Subject: Nudes Width: 18.0 Height: 24.0 Depth: 0.7 Weight: 0.8 lbs Framed: no :: All art on Zatista is original and signed. Photography and digital works are signed numbered limited editions. :: Purchases on Zatista are guaranteed by our 100% Buyer Guarantee.

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