A hand-modelled and hand-painted clay figurine, a work signed by the renowned artisans, the Baraça Brothers (Vítor and Moisés Baraça). As direct heirs to the genius and legacy of their grandmother, the celebrated master Ana Baraça, the Baraça Brothers imbue this piece with the essence, mysticism and vibrancy of the Minho soul. The work ‘Diabo’ stands out for its vibrant colour palette, the richness of its hand-crafted details, and the satirical and irreverent expressiveness that characterises their creations from the fantastical world. An authentic piece of Certified Barcelos Figurado Craftsmanship, an artistic expression listed in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Barcelos Figurative Art is a centuries-old art form, unmistakable for its figures in an artistic style shaped by everyday life, the sacred and the profane. This unique tradition is characterised by the hand-modelling of clay, where the fantastical imagination comes to life through monsters, devils and bipedal creatures that coexist with the rural world. With spontaneous strokes and an expressiveness that defies the imagination, these pieces portray the legends, fears and cultural richness of the people of Barcelos with love, colour and a typically Minho-style irony.

Measurements: 25,5 cm high x 14,5 cm width
Weight: 810 g.