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Estremoz Clay Figures (1x6)

Ημερομηνία προβολής: Μαρ 18, 2021

The production of the Estremoz clay figures or "Bonecos de Estremoz", as they are commonly known, is centuries old, with the first archaeological evidence dating back to the seventeenth century. This craftsmanship has its origin rooted in religion. The figures were made by the hands of the "boniqueiras", women who made some articles in clay. Today, their essence represents the whole dimension of Alentejo and its people, in rural and urban living. Classified as UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage, the craftsmanship is a central piece for the development and cultural projection of the municipality of Estremoz.