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Malecon statue

Marinero - 5-24-2006 at 11:07 AM

Does anyone know the name of this statue, located on the Malecon in La Paz? Or the name of the artist? There is a small version of it located on the outsidce wall of the cathedral by the plaza in town. I am looking for a quality reproduction. Any ideas?

Bill

bajajudy - 5-24-2006 at 11:14 AM

I asked this same question, last year

bajajudy - 5-24-2006 at 11:18 AM

I love the sculptures on the Malecon in La Paz

bajajudy - 5-24-2006 at 11:19 AM

really love em

Paula - 5-24-2006 at 11:19 AM

I think there is a plaque on the Malecon statue telling about it, but I can't remember the info. It is a lovely statue.

Marinero - 5-24-2006 at 11:20 AM

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Originally posted by bajajudy
I asked this same question, last year


Did you get any answers? I asked around town a couple of years ago with no results. I did find an artist who said he would do a "knock-off" in gold or silver. You don't want to know the price. :lol:

Bill

bajajudy - 5-24-2006 at 11:20 AM

mom

bajajudy - 5-24-2006 at 11:20 AM

My favorite

bajajudy - 5-24-2006 at 11:21 AM

Gray whale

bajajudy - 5-24-2006 at 11:24 AM

Wasnt trying to ignore you Mari, I just got lost in my little malecon world. I agree with Paula, there is a plaque but also dont remember what it said. I think that it is Jesus holding a conch shell.

bajajudy - 5-24-2006 at 11:26 AM

At the risk of offending any catholics...we laughingly called it Hey sus on the half shell:biggrin:

Natalie Ann - 5-24-2006 at 12:19 PM

As I recall, Judy, that first statue is titled Reina del Mar. There is also another statue with that title. But the one you ask about represents a priest... always thought it was a woman until someone pointed out to me that 'she' has a full beard. :o:biggrin:

Here's a close up of that statue of the open book:

bajajudy - 5-24-2006 at 12:32 PM

Nice one Nena. You can read the book.:)

More on the Statue

Marinero - 5-25-2006 at 08:36 AM

Here is a picture I found. Nice shot. It seems that the word/name "Mena" appears on the skirt. Maybe the name of the artist. I hve not found anything on-line running that name. Anyone heard of it before?

Cardon - 5-25-2006 at 02:25 PM

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Originally posted by Marinero
Here is a picture I found. Nice shot. It seems that the word/name "Mena" appears on the skirt. Maybe the name of the artist. I hve not found anything on-line running that name. Anyone heard of it before?


Is it Mena or is it M en 4 ?

Cardon - 5-25-2006 at 02:43 PM

A couple more pics








Cardon - 5-25-2006 at 02:50 PM

The artist for this sculpture is Guillermo Gomez Macias and you can see his picture and read more about him here:


http://www.virtualvallarta.com/puertovallarta/puertovallarta/peopleprofiles/guillermo-gmez-macas.shtml





Marinero - 5-25-2006 at 04:05 PM

Thanks for the info, very helpful.

Found another one

bajajudy - 6-5-2006 at 03:55 PM

On our sailing trip, I found another copy of that statue.
Can anyone guess where I found it.:no:

Paula - 6-5-2006 at 06:16 PM

I don't have a guess where, Judy, but the picture is wonderful. It has a similar feeling to some of my pictures of Butte, Montana.

New Photo of Statue

Marinero - 6-6-2006 at 08:39 AM

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Originally posted by bajajudy
On our sailing trip, I found another copy of that statue.
Can anyone guess where I found it.:no:


Well, it is corroded, standing by the sea, in an area that looks ravished by maybe a hurricane..... The Shell is gone (or never there) and the area looks poor. Gee, that narrows it down..

No idea. Pacific (Sea of Cortez included) or Carribean side?

bajajudy - 6-6-2006 at 09:16 AM

Sea of Cortez

Natalie Ann - 6-6-2006 at 09:30 AM

The Sea of Cortez... as many of us knew you were boating there, it's only kind of a clue, Judy.
How about a real clue?;D

A really wonderful post

Baja Bernie - 6-6-2006 at 09:36 AM

Thank all of you for sharing.

bajajudy - 6-6-2006 at 02:28 PM

On an island in the Sea of Cortez. You can buy pulseras there.