Cabeçudo artesanal de Andreia Pinho, olaria tradicional Caldas, Portugal

Cabeçudo em contexto, peça artesanal da coleção Ra-Ro das Caldas da Rainha

Detalhe da cabeçudo de Andreia Pinho, textura e acabamento feito à mão

Andreia Pinho

Bigheaded (Cabeçudos)

Name: Bigheaded (Cabeçudos)
Brand: Ra-Ro
SKU: 04PT06API0003
Price: 366.20 EUR
Availability: InStock

Rarity scale

RARE

What is the Ra-Ro Index?

A huge, monstrous head where organic means grotesque and grotesque means organic. We notice that the ears look like pointed teeth, the enlarged fangs look like half-eaten fangs, and the moustache is just hilarious, while resembling a snake.

Regular price 366,20 €

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Production Time

Approximately > 8 weeks

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Bigheaded (Cabeçudos)

366,20 €

History Dimensions Conservation

A wild clay vase with an attitude.

From her workshop in Leiria (Estremadura, Portugal), Andreia Pinho takes refuge from humankind to explore its most bizarre and grotesque side through wild clay.

Wild clay means she doesn't just buy her raw material or order it online. She harvests it by hand like a hidden gem in the seven corners of Portugal, venturing into secret spots we never dreamed existed.

In the summer, when Andreia ventures into the depths of the forest, she remembers the fires that usually devastate the local woods at that time of year. She is vigilant.

Fire is also the origin of all earth and the destination of Andreia's Bigheaded (cabeçudo) when it comes time to fire and harden the rare and elastic paste she works with.

A huge, monstrous head where organic means grotesque and grotesque means organic. We notice that the ears look like pointed teeth, the widened fangs look like half-eaten prey, and the mustache is simply hilarious, while simultaneously resembling a snake.

And the dark red for the treacherous tongue? It is a vessel with attitude, from the unexplored depths of the Portuguese natural territory.

Frequently asked questions

What is this piece?

Sculptural Cabeçudo vessel in hand-gathered wild clay by Andreia Pinho. Pottery from Estremadura, grotesque and organic, a vessel with attitude.

Which region is it from?

It comes from Estremadura, in Portugal. At Ra-Ro, every piece is tied to its origin and to the territory where it is made.

Who makes this piece?

It is made by Andreia Pinho, the producer Ra-Ro works with directly for this piece.

What technique is used?

This piece is made using the Olaria technique.

Are all pieces identical?

As a handmade piece, it may vary slightly from one example to another. That variation is part of its authenticity.

Do you ship worldwide?

Yes, Ra-Ro ships worldwide.

How do returns work?

You have 14 days for a free return.

Is payment secure?

Yes, all payments are processed securely and encrypted.

Diameter > 35 cm
Height > 28 cm

Handling
Due to the unique, handcrafted nature of this piece, please handle it with care to avoid accidental knocks or drops. Avoid sudden changes in temperature, as this can cause cracking.

Storage
If used for decorative purposes, use a dry cotton cloth or soft brush to remove dust.

Store in a safe place where it is protected from possible impacts.

Meet the Producer

EXPLORING THE STRANGE SIDE THROUGH CLAY

Andreia Pinho retreats from humanity to create pieces that reveal the grotesque and bizarre through wild clay harvested by hand.

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Education and Studio Foundation

A master in Plastic Arts from ESAD.CR and CENCAL’s Ceramics Lab alumni, Andreia Pinho set her workshop in Caldas da Rainha, the Portuguese city of ceramics, in 2021. There, she took refuge from humankind in order to explore its most bizarre, grotesque side through wild clay.

Raw Material: Wild Clay

Wild clay means that she doesn’t simply buy her raw material or order it online. She harvests it by hand like a hidden gem in the seven corners of Portugal, adventuring herself into secret spots we never dreamed existed.

Influences and Creative Universe

Andreia’s work emerges from a lifelong fascination with Portuguese folklore, Iberian mythology and cult movies. Drawing inspiration from Lusitanian gods, legendary creatures, David Lynch or Jodorowski, she reinvents deeply symbolic imagery as handcrafted emotion, made tangible by clay.

Multidisciplinary Practice and Recognition

Her multidisciplinary practice spans ceramics, print, and sculpture, with pieces in private collections and exhibited across the country.