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If you love Mermaids, then you will be pleased to know Tropical Treasure House has over 200 Mermaid products in our Tropical items inventory! The products include collectibles, books, furniture, jewelry, music, poster art, figurines and sculptures, plus videos.

Mermaids have been in folklore for centuries and have mystified even the best of seaman. They have been pictured for being beautiful and alluring to evil looking, but our tropical product inventory wouldn't be the same without Mermaids.

Our selection of Mermaid Tropical Products include:

Mermaid Coffee Table - A mermaid rides along with a playfully loving dolphin in this charming table sculpture. Cast entirely from brass, this work has a glass tabletop surface, supported by the sculpture which is mounted on a marble base.

Judith of the Sea Mermaid- A mermaid is seen greeting a dolphin within this portrayal of the magical kingdom beneath the sea. This brass sculpture is mounted on a marble base for display.

Mermaid End Table in Imperial Finis- A mythical mermaid serves as the base for this wonderful glass topped end table.

19W X 26H Mermaid Of The Sea Window Clear glass jewel bubbles and rippling aqua waters surround a enchanting mermaid in this Meyda Tiffany designer original window. Her hair of gold and chestnut swirls against the lunar reflection as she plays with her deep sea companions. 506 pieces of hand cut stained glass and 48 glass jewels are used to make this delightful window. A solid brass hanging chain and brackets are included.

Mermaid Fountain- Beautifully crafted brass mermaid, with vivid colors accentuating the detailed work of this sculpture.

Mermaid Trio with Vase- A trio of bronze mermaids clasp hands to create the frame for this striking vase sculpture. The vase itself is fashioned from crackled glass and sits atop a marble base.

Mermaids

The mythical mermaid has fascinated sailors for thousands of years, and the legends of them are quite diverse. Some stories say that they are similar to sirens, and use songs to lure sailors to their deaths, while other says that mermaids squeeze drowning sailors while trying to rescue them, killing them.

Christopher Columbus had logged seeing a mermaid, but it's believed that what he might have seen was a manatee or a dugong, since he thought that they would be more attractive. The reason that it is believed that he may have seen a manatee or dugong is the fact that these mammals they carry their young cradled in their arms like a baby. Therefore, they could be easily mistaken for some type of humanlike creature to someone who has never seen one before. Another reason for the mistaken identity is attributed to the fact that manatees often surface with seaweed on their heads, giving the impression of long hair. The fact that mermaids are often said to have green or black hair is another supporting factor.

Depending on the legend, a mermaid can be friendly, or can mean disaster. There are versions of the ballad Sir Patrick Spens have a mermaid speaking to ships that are doomed, saying that they will either never see land again, or that they are near it. A mermaid can also signal the weather is going to turn rough.

Different authors and artists have depicted mermaids in their works. Some of them depict a beautiful woman, with long, flowing hair, and sometimes with a brush a comb. In J.K. Rowling's book, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, they are described as anything but beautiful with grayish skin and long green hair, and broken yellow teeth.

There have been claims of living and dead mermaid sightings in places such as British Columbia, Scotland, and Malaysia.