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Serial Number: RAF2462
Status: Display
Description:
These figures are hand-carved wooden figures from Portuguese or Galician folk art. The figure on the right is identified as a Gaiteiro, which translates to bagpiper, a traditional musician from regions like Galicia and northern Portugal. The figure on the left, identified as DA-FONTE referring to the carving s source or artisan), is consistent with representations of a Leiteira, or milkmaid, carrying a jug on her head, a common scene in rural folk art.
These figures are typical examples of traditional European folk art, often depicting everyday life or cultural archetypes. Similar hand-carved wooden figures can be found across various European regions, reflecting local traditions and craftsmanship. It was part of Mr Faraj s trip to Turkey to Switzerland in September 2025
