Boneca Barriguda I Statuette by Prazeres Côta - 30cm

Parazeres Côta's works, like those of her mother, Júlia, evoke the rural life of Minho, its traditional characters and the influences of religious or mythological beliefs.

The Boneca Barriguda (pot-bellied doll) is a naive representation of Minho women that can still be seen at markets and local festivals. She is presented here in all her finery, dressed in her most beautiful, brightly-colored dress and carrying a basket of fruit.

Why I love it

• An unclassifiable work, somewhere between handicraft and naive art.
• A burlesque evocation of the inhabitants of Minho.
• A unique piece signed by its author.

Characteristics

• Unique piece delivered with certificate of authenticity
• Height: 30cm approx.
• Width : 23cm approx.
• Weight : 2kg approx.

More informations ?

The Côta family is the most charismatic and representative of figurative art in Barcelos and the Minho region of northern Portugal.

Prazeres, one of Julia Côta's daughters, continues the tradition begun by her great-grandfather, João Domingos Côta da Rocha, creator of the famous Portuguese rooster (Galo de Barcelos).

Already honored as revelation of the year, at Feira de Barcelos in 2018, the Pottery Museum has just included her in an exhibition "Geração Côta" and is presenting several of her works belonging to the Museum's collection and private collections.