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Wonderful Bronze Sculpture Mexican Charro

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:450.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Wonderful Bronze Sculpture Mexican Charro
Mexican Charro Bronze Sculpture, After Cherie, 14"W x 14"T x 7"D 21 lbs. This bronze sculpture was produced using the "Lost Wax" casting method. The"Lost Wax" Cast method is the most precise metal casting technique in existence, ensuring exquisite detail of the original host model which is usually sculpted in clay or wax. This "Lost Wax" casting method is an extremely labor intensive and expensive process, but the end results produce a Heirloom Quality Masterpiece!In Mexico, charro is a term referring to a traditional horseman or cowboy mostly of central-western Mexico, originating in the State of Jalisco. The term "vaquero", is related but it is a different variant of cowboy which originated in what is now northern Mexico. In Texas, which won its independence in 1836, "vaquero" was the term used by the Spanish speaking citizens of the new Republic. The term was also prevalent in what are now the U.S. states of California, Nevada, and New Mexico. In South America, particularly the Pampas regions, the term gauchowould be an equivalent term.In Spain, a charro is a native of the province of Salamanca, especially in the area of Alba de Tormes, Vitigudino, Ciudad Rodrigo and Ledesma. It is likely that the Mexican charro tradition derived from Spanish horsemen who came from Salamanca and settled in Jalisco.The traditional Mexican charro is known for colorful clothing and participating in charreadas, a type of rodeo. The charreada, or corrida, is the national sport in Mexico. and is regulated by theFederación Mexicana de Charrería. There are more charros in the state of Jalisco than any other state in Mexico. Jalisco has also won more national championships than any other state.
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