Fiyala
The Mahi-mahi has many names throughout the world’s ocean but in the Maldives, it simply known as the “Fiyala”.
This magnificent creature is the basis of traditional Maldivian Folklore, especially the myth of the origin of tunas. It is revered both as excellent table fare and its prowess as a powerful game fish.
The Spanish name “Dorado” inspired me to create this sculpt. I wanted to imagine how a Mahi-mahi would look coming out of the darkness of dawn, a gold streak in the darkness.
Artist : Imma Rasheed
Year of Completion : 2024
Size : 64 x 64 cm
Technique & Medium : Clay on Wood Board
Other Details : Original work delivered with Certificate of Authenticity.
This magnificent creature is the basis of traditional Maldivian Folklore, especially the myth of the origin of tunas. It is revered both as excellent table fare and its prowess as a powerful game fish.
The Spanish name “Dorado” inspired me to create this sculpt. I wanted to imagine how a Mahi-mahi would look coming out of the darkness of dawn, a gold streak in the darkness.
Artist : Imma Rasheed
Year of Completion : 2024
Size : 64 x 64 cm
Technique & Medium : Clay on Wood Board
Other Details : Original work delivered with Certificate of Authenticity.
Fine art born of sea, land, and stories - Maldivian Fine Art
Oevaali Art Gallery is a space where island stories come to life. Here, sunlit days, monsoon skies, oceans, heritage, and thought take shape through brushstroke, texture, and form - each piece carrying the soul of the Maldives, of a thousand islands scattered across the sea.