Peixeira - Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia, España
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Ariberna
N 42° 13.968 W 008° 43.568
29T E 522598 N 4675660
women that shell fish
Waymark Code: WM15HA7
Location: Galicia, Spain
Date Posted: 01/07/2022
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This life-size statue represents a woman made of granite, with a basket on her head and fish, from which jets come out and act as a fountain. It is located outside the Castro wall.
The "peixeira" (fischerwoman) was the woman that with her basket went to the market to sell fish.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Unknown
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Unknown
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: Unknown
Materials used: granite
Location: Castro Park, Vigo
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