This listing was posted on Americanlisted.
Handcrafted Costa Rican Barcart/Oxcart With Intricate Hand Painted Folk Design
Location:
Port Isabel, TX
Description:
This is an original decorative scaled down representation of the traditional Costa Rican boyero oxcart, typically used in home for decoration and storage. It can be used as a coffee table or bar cart to store liquor bottles. Handcrafted and highly ornate, this oxcart was elegantly hand-painted with the vibrant traditional colors by artisans in the town of Sarchi, Costa Rica's artisans capital. The painting of the ox cart is a Costa Rican tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation. Today this national symbol of Costa Rican is still used in celebrations, fiestas and parades.The ox carts in Costa Rica have a long, deep history in economics and the arts. These carts are not just a means of transportation; they represent the spirit of a country. I love seeing them in parades and at celebrations; I just have to remember to avoid those wheels! There are many things that my friends and neighbors in Costa Rica hold dear, and the ox carts, along with their cultural history, are definitely one of those things.Well, an ox cart is pretty much what it sounds like: a cart pulled by oxen. The main use of these carts is for the transportation of goods. The carts vary between having two wheels and four wheels, and are attached to the oxen with either chains or rope. The front section of the cart has a place for a driver and passengers to sit, and the back section of the cart is an open area where the cargo is placed. Sometimes I like to hop onto the back of a cart, facing outward, to watch the beautiful scenery of my country. Ox carts are able to navigate harsh road conditions, like sandy beaches, rocky mountain terrain, muddy swamps and small rivers. They are also able to handle curves and hills. Part of this is due to their use of spokeless wheels. These wheels have traits from both Aztec discs and Spanish spoked wheels.
Category:
Antiques
Posted:
April 11 on Americanlisted
Visit Our Partner Website
This listing was posted on another website. Click here to open: Go to Americanlisted
Important Safety Tips
- Meet the seller in person and inspect items before paying.
- Be cautious of underpriced offers.
- Don’t wire money or take advance payments.
- Only pay for shipping if you know the seller.
To learn more, visit the Safety Center or click here to report this listing.
More About this Listing: Handcrafted Costa Rican Barcart/Oxcart With Intricate Hand Painted Folk Design
Handcrafted Costa Rican Barcart/Oxcart With Intricate Hand Painted Folk Design is a Antiques for Sale located in Port Isabel TX. Find other listings like Handcrafted Costa Rican Barcart/Oxcart With Intricate Hand Painted Folk Design by searching Oodle for Antiques for Sale in Brownsville.
Handcrafted Costa Rican Barcart/Oxcart With Intricate Hand Painted Folk Design is a Antiques for Sale located in Port Isabel TX. Find other listings like Handcrafted Costa Rican Barcart/Oxcart With Intricate Hand Painted Folk Design by searching Oodle for Antiques for Sale in Brownsville.