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Barcelos Rooster
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Small‑batch craft production. The time counts from your order.Portugal's most recognisable symbol, in cork. In this piece, Porfírio Mendes does not reinvent the Galo de Barcelos. He gives it back its essence. The crest, the tail, the traditional polychromy, the hearts.
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Symbol of Barcelos
Barcelos Rooster
The Barcelos Rooster, true to tradition, in cork instead of clay.
Story of the piece
Barcelos Rooster
True to the tradition and symbol of Barcelos
The legend is medieval. A pilgrim in Barcelos was sentenced to death. He claimed his innocence and promised that a roasted cockerel would crow as proof. The cockerel crowed. The man was acquitted.
The Barcelos Cockerel became synonymous with faith, justice and luck. It is one of the most reproduced identity symbols of Portugal worldwide.
Porfírio Mendes chooses cork where others choose clay. That is the difference. The traditional polychrome is there - red comb, body painted with hearts, yellow and turquoise blue. But the cork brings something else: lightness, texture, the visible mark of the knife and sandpaper.
A piece of artisan craftsmanship, a tribute to his Land, Barcelos.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this piece?
Barcelos Cockerel in cork, sculpted and painted by Porfírio Mendes, in Minho. Traditional polychrome with red comb and hearts. Author's piece.
Which region does it come from?
It comes from Minho, in Portugal. At Ra-Ro, each piece is connected to its origin and the territory where it is born.
Who produces this piece?
It is produced by Porfírio Mendes, the producer with whom Ra-Ro works directly for this piece.
What technique is used?
This piece is made using the Corkcraft technique.
Are all the pieces the same?
Being an artisanal production piece, it may vary slightly from one example to another. This variation is part of its authenticity.
Where do you ship to?
We ship to Portugal, the rest of Europe, the USA, Canada and Brazil.
How does the return process work?
You have 30 days for free returns.
Is the payment secure?
Yes, all payments are processed securely and encrypted.
In numbers
The piece in facts.
Cork since2013
In 2013 Porfírio discovered cork as his raw material.
Born in1967
Porfírio Mendes was born in Barcelos in 1967.
Faith, justice and luck. A tribute to Barcelos.
See the piece
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Detail
The head
Red comb, orange eye and painted heart.
- 1CombThe traditional red comb.
- 2EyeA bold orange eye.
- 3HeartA body painted with hearts.
Overview
The rooster
Beak open, on a blue base.
- 1CombCut into lively points.
- 2BeakYellow and open, crowing.
- 3HeartRed and yellow on the black body.
- 4BaseA turquoise-blue base.
Meet the Producer
A DEVIL CARVED WITH SOUL
Porfírio Mendes, a folk sculptor from Barcelos, crafts these pieces with a blend of cork, love and mischievous wit. Without formal artistic training, he discovered in cork the ideal material for his irreverent and humorous creations, which pay tribute to the region's rural culture.
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