Mama Sranan, Bronze sculpture in Kleine Waterstraat, Paramaribo, Suriname.
The Mama Sranan statue depicts a female figure wearing a round hat and holding five children in her folded arms.
Queen Juliana of the Netherlands officially unveiled the Mama Sranan statue on October 15, 1965, marking a significant moment for Surinamese public art.
The five children in the statue represent different ethnic groups of Suriname, including Creoles, Hindustani, Javanese, Chinese, Indigenous people, and Europeans.
The statue stands near the former Town Hall of Paramaribo, which now serves as the Cabinet of the Vice President, making it accessible to visitors.
The hands of the female figure form a traditional Surinamese friendship ring, symbolizing the connection between the diverse communities of the nation.
Location: Paramaribo
Inception: 1965
Creator: Jozef Klas
GPS coordinates: 5.82558,-55.15086
Latest update: March 9, 2025 18:41
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