Statues - Hither & Thither

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Alcochete
Setúbal - Norte (distrito)
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Praça da República

O Salineiro

The Salt Worker

Francisco Simões
1985

Description

Large bronze statue of a 'Salineiro' salt worker - the worker who move the salt from the artisanal salinas (salt evaporation ponds) with primitive tools like: chibanca, pit iron and shovel.

Inscription(s)

DO SAL A REVOLTA E A ESPERANÇA

From Salt to Revolt and Hope

Alcochete - O Salineiro

Artist

Francisco Simões, Portuguese sculptor (Website).

Sources & Information

Câmara Municipal de Alcochete, Estatuaária.
Freguesia de Alcochete, Estatuaária.

Location (N 38°45'21" - W 8°57'44") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: ptli111; Photograph: 1 September 2017
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