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La Apañada, Homenaje a los ganaderos

La Apañada, Tribute to the Farmers

Rafael Gómez González
2007

Morro Jable / La Apañada, Homenaje a los ganaderos

Description

Sculpture group of the goatherd Lucianito with his dog and some goats.

The Apañadas are one of the oldest livestock traditions of Fuerteventura. During an Apañada all farmer gather for a livestock sale.

Inscription(s)

[Coat of arms: Ayto. de Pájara]

El Ilustrísimo Ayuntamiento de Pájara
dedica este Conjunto Escultórico a todos los ganaderos
del Municipio Pájara en la figura de Lucianito

"LA APAÑADA"
Obra del escultor cubano Rafael Gómez González

Y siendo Alcalde de Pájara
D. Rafael Perdomo Betancort

Noviembre del 2007

The Illustrious Town Council of Pájara
dedicates this sculptural ensemble to all farmers
of the Municipality of Pájara in the figure of Lucianito

"LA APAÑADA"

Work by the Cuban sculptor Gómez González

And being Mayor of Pájara
Mr. Rafael Perdomo Betancort

November 2007

Morro Jable - La Apañada, Homenaje a los ganaderos

Sculptor

Rafael Gómez González (Camagüey, Cuba 1972), Spanish-Cuban sculptor (Escultura Urbana).

Sources & Information

Escultura urbana, Homenaje a los ganaderos

Location (N 28°3'16" - W 14°21'11")

Item Code: esca359; Photograph: 15 April 2018
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