This little fellow comes from Portugal and is a version of the Barcelos Cockerel. He is said to represent faith, justice and good luck. You quite often seen these figures painted with a black backround and quite garish patterns all done in primary colours but I think this one is a pretty version.
My sister has a holiday home in Portugal and flew out there on Thursday for a 10 day winter break. It's not brilliant temperatures out there at the moment, think it is 11 degrees today, but I kind of wish I was out there too just to get away from January at home.
Hurry up February - and please bring a little sunshine with you!
6 comments:
Yep, I wish I was out there too! lovely photo today- BUT I do think the photos on my blog today are serious contenders for the best of the week-Swoon..:-)))))
You know I love a good rooster (or gallo, as we say in Spanish). And I love the symbolism. Will have to be on the look out for these.
Rinda
Maybe if we all wish hard enough we'll get some early spring sunshine?!?!!!
He's a smart looking rooster and I really like what he represents!
Portugal just sounds exotic - even at 11C - it's 40C here right now as I type this ... the other extreme is just as bad you know!
Yep, a bit of sunshine would be lovely!
And thankyou - yes I am feeling a good bit better :)
LOVE this shot of this cute rooster! I want one...
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