Boneca Minhota I Statuette by Júlia Côta - 20 cm

1.00800 zł
SKU: JUCA-003
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This figurine represents life in rural Minho (the cradle of Portugal), blending primary and shimmering colors, feminine ornaments such as hats or earrings, and women's daily concerns such as flowers, chickens, fish, and eggs.

The Boneca Minhota (Minho Doll, from Northern Portugal) is the most authentic expression of Julia Côta's personal and creative world, where she naively shapes clay, representing what she sees around her.

What I like

  • An unclassifiable figurine, halfway between craftsmanship and naive art.
  • A burlesque evocation of the traditions and mythologies of rural Minho, always imbued with sensitivity and respect.
  • An ultimately very modern work once removed from its environment.

Characteristics

  • Height: approx. 20 cm
  • Weight: approx. 700 g
  • Delivered with its certificate of authenticity

Recommendations

For this fragile product, we recommend selecting UPS home delivery, which includes our replacement guarantee in case of breakage upon delivery.

Want to know more?

Júlia Côta is today one of the greatest living ambassadors of "Figurado de Barcelos", an emblematic artistic movement of Portuguese popular art.

Granddaughter of João Domingos Côta da Rocha – considered the father of the famous "Galo de Barcelos", she was introduced to the art of clay modeling at the age of 9, a skill she has continuously developed.

At nearly 90 years old, Júlia has become a true legend. Honored during her appearances, she is regularly visited in her small house in Barcelos, now located on a street proudly bearing her name, by artists from all over the world who come to meet her as one would visit an icon.

Her works, at once naive, expressive, and deeply human, are now part of private collections, exhibited in galleries worldwide, and give rise to exhibitions and retrospectives. But despite this international recognition, Júlia has remained true to herself: simple, generous, touched by every mark of attention… and always with her hands in the clay.

She continues, with tenderness and humility, to pass on her art to her daughter Prazeres, thus perpetuating a unique family tradition.

To discover all of Júlia Côta's works still available for sale, please click on the photo below.

To learn more about Jùlia Côta and her story, you can read our article "The Fantastic World of Jùlia Côta"