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António Ramalho
Handmade byAntónio Ramalho
Boogeyman (Sarronco)
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Ra-Ro IndexVery RareWhat is the Ra-Ro Index?We usually call it Papão, but in Barcelos (Minho, Portugal) they call it Sarronco. That's what the mother of potter António Ramalho and the other adults called him and his friends whenever their mischief got the better of them.
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The bogeyman of Barcelos
Boogeyman (Sarronco)
The Sarronco that haunted António Ramalho's childhood, finally given a face.
The story
In Barcelos the bogeyman is called Sarronco: that is how adults scared António Ramalho and his friends when mischief got the better of them. Years later, the potter gave shape to *that invisible terror* of his youth. It is by far António's *most colourful figure* to date, a Sarronco that might soon join in *the children's games*.
Story of the piece
Boogeyman (Sarronco)
The clay artist reveals the boogeyman of his childhood.
We usually call him Papão (Boogeyman), but in Barcelos (Minho, Portugal), they call him Sarronco. That's what the potter António Ramalho's mother and the other adults called him and his friends whenever mischief got the better of them.
Here. Comes. The Sarronco!
That's enough, we're already getting chills.
Maybe it's a good sign that we don't know what the Boogeyman looks like. That António never knew what the Sarronco looked like. It means he never caught us.
Or did he?
Enough, seriously.
But it also means that António grew up a little haunted by this invisible, shapeless terror from his Barcelos youth. That is exactly what great art is made of - ghosts, curiosity, and, in this case, clay.
Looking closely at António's Sarronco now, perhaps he might have given António and his friends a little fright, but immediately joined the children's games afterwards. It is by far António's most colourful figure to date.
Yes, those kids probably had the Sarronco on their side.
Maybe they did.
The masterful potter António Ramalho is the great-grandson of Rosa Ramalho, one of the most popular Portuguese potters to this day, who shaped the popular clay figures of Barcelos throughout the 20th century.
In numbers
The piece in facts.
Length23cm
About 23 cm long.
Height19cm
About 19 cm tall.
CenturyXXof clay figures
Rosa Ramalho, the maker's great-grandmother, shaped Barcelos figures throughout the 20th century.
Here comes the Sarronco! And it brings colour.
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Overview
The whole Sarronco
A creature with an open mouth, standing on green legs.
- 1Red mouthAn open mouth, ringed with teeth.
- 2Green legsGreen glaze speckled with dots.
- 3BaseA yellow and ochre base supports the figure.
Detail
Colours and reliefs
Up close, a profusion of shapes and glazes.
- 1Black reliefsDark, glossy shapes on the pale body.
- 2InitialsLetters incised into the clay of the base.
- 3Red dropsRaised touches of red.
Front
Face to face
Head on, the Sarronco shows its mouth and horns.
- 1MouthThe intense red draws the eye.
- 2SpikesGreen and black points along the back.
- 3LegA curved leg in green glaze.
Profile
From the side
The profile reveals the creature's long body.
- 1BackA pale body dotted with colourful reliefs.
- 2BaseThe ochre base runs the length of the piece.
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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 figure by António Ramalho, great-grandson of Rosa Ramalho. The Sarronco, the potter's childhood bogeyman, in his most colourful piece.
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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