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Wooden Dog Sculpture (Baleia) - Marcos de Sertânia

Wooden Dog Sculpture (Baleia) - Marcos de Sertânia

$480.00
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Sculpture crafted in wood by artisan Marcos de Sertânia, inspired by the literary work "Vidas Secas" (Barren Lives) by Graciliano Ramos.

Dimensions:
52cm x 8cm x 14cm (L x W x H)
Weight: 100g

History

Marcos de Sertânia drew inspiration from the novel "Vidas Secas" (Barren Lives) by Graciliano Ramos, a classic of Brazilian literature, to create the sculpture "Baleia" (Whale) that evokes feelings of sweetness and melancholy. Its thin features carry the anguish and drama caused by the drought, reminding us of the hardships of everyday life in the Brazilian hinterland.

Material

Wood

Care Instructions

The product is fragile and delicate. Handle and clean it with great care to avoid breakage.

Our pieces are handmade by Brazilian artists. Therefore, no piece will be exactly the same as another, and there may be variations in color and size.

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About the artisan

Marcos Paulo Lau da Costa is an important representative of wood sculpture, born in Sertânia, Pernambuco, in 1974. He belongs to a new generation of masters in Brazilian folk art, with his own style and language.
His creations are part of collections in Brazil and abroad and have been compared to the works of Portinari and the Italian artist and sculptor Amadeo Modigliani.

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