The sculpture was designed by Konstanty Hegel, and manufactured in Karol Juliusz Minter's workshop.

[1][2][3] Made from zinc, the sculpture depicts the Mermaid of Warsaw, a symbol of the city, and its folklore patron.

[5] The sculpture is credited with further popularising the mermaid as the city symbol, and influencing later designs of its coat of arms.

[5][6] A year later, it was moved to the Syrena Warsaw rowing sports club centre at 8 Solec Street.

[7] In July 1972, it was renovated and placed at escarpment of the former Marshal Tower, within the northern interior corner of the city walls.

[10][11] The sculpture is made from zinc and depicts the Mermaid of Warsaw, a symbol of the city, and its folklore patron.