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António Ramalho
Handmade byAntónio Ramalho
Devil
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Ra-Ro IndexVery RareWhat is the Ra-Ro Index?The skilled potter António Ramalho is the great-grandson of Rosa Ramalho, one of the most popular Portuguese potters to this day, and this Devil is his original creation - a devoted tribute to his great-grandmother.
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Barcelos clay figure
Devil
An original creation by António Ramalho, in homage to his great-grandmother Rosa Ramalho.
The story
This Devil is António Ramalho's *devout homage* to the art of Rosa Ramalho, departing from her in its colours and *glassy texture*. Their shared aesthetic, between the religious and the profane, inspired Nuno Beato's animated feature "Os Demónios do Meu Avô". The spikes, the stare, the snakes: *the devil is in the details*.
Story of the piece
Devil
The great-gandson of one of the greatest Portuguese clay artists makes an homage.
God is in the details. The expression gains a funny resonance when we think about the Figures of Barcelos, the universe of clay figures deeply connected to the people of Barcelos (Minho, Portugal) and their religious profession - Catholicism.
The masterful potter António Ramalho is the great-grandson of Rosa Ramalho, one of the most popular Portuguese potters to this day, and this Devil is his original creation - a devoted tribute to a great-grandmother.
António's mother was also a potter, so he grew up with a very conscious doubt regarding his own creations: Where do I fit in? Does my work belong on the same shelves as these incredible women who taught me everything I know?
That is a lot of pressure. But sometimes, pressure simply gives way to talent.
Not being a very religious man himself, António wanted to honour Rosa's art with this Devil, distinguishing himself through details like the colours and the vitreous texture. Together, the aesthetics of both - between the religious and the profane - ended up inspiring the innovative Portuguese animated feature film "Os Demónios do Meu Avô" (The Demons of My Grandfather), directed by Nuno Beato.
Take a good look. The spikes, the gaze, the funny snakes. So much to see, so many stories in one simple figure.
You know what. The devil is in the details.
In numbers
The piece in facts.
Height35cm
About 35 cm tall, a figure with a strong presence.
Diameter17cm
About 17 cm in diameter.
Between the religious and the profane. The devil is in the details.
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Overview
The Devil in full
A green glazed figure, crowned with red and black spikes.
- 1SpikesRed and black spikes crown the head.
- 2The stareBulging eyes and an open mouth give it expression.
- 3Green glazeGlassy green is one of the maker's trademarks.
Front
The face
Up close, every detail tells a story.
- 1EyesLarge eyes with a fixed stare.
- 2Open mouthA red mouth between modelled whiskers.
- 3InstrumentThe Devil holds a stringed instrument.
Back
The back
From behind, the green glaze shows all its shades.
- 1HeadPatches of green and yellow on the glassy surface.
- 2BaseA round base keeps the figure steady.
Profile
From the side
The profile shows the slender figure and its spikes.
- 1SpikesVivid tips of red and black.
- 2BodyA slender body, modelled by hand.
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Meet the Producer
ROSA RAMALHO'S GREAT‑GRANDSON REINVENTS TRADITION
António Ramalho grew up with clay under his fingernails, inheriting a family legacy that he has reinvented with imagination and unique expressiveness.
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The journey
António Ramalho
Early Life and Family Heritage
International Experience and Return to Roots
Artistic Style and Themes
Exhibitions and Collaborations
António Ramalho grew up with a very conscious doubt about his heritage: where do I fit in? Does my work belong on the same shelves as those incredible women who taught me everything? That is a lot of pressure, but sometimes pressure gives way to talent. This Medusa is a work of love and homage, with the glassy quality and texture that are hallmarks of his work. We found the piece a witty and visionary fusion of Greek tragedy and the clay figures of Barcelos, a kind of one-of-a-kind piece of Greco-Barcelos mythology. Far from turning us to stone as in the original myth, the piece made us smile, showing that António has every reason to be a proud bearer of this incredible family legacy.
Questions
Everything you need to know.
What is this piece?
Barcelos clay devil by António Ramalho, great-grandson of Rosa Ramalho. Original creation with spikes, snakes and a glassy texture. Minho pottery.
Which region is it from?
It comes from Minho, 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 António Ramalho, 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.
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