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 Bdiewa - Ta-Sannat, Gozo, Malta Posted by:  dtrebilc
N 36° 01.295 E 014° 14.994
33S E 432413 N 3986602
This group of three male figures represent three generations of farmers at the end of their working day.
Waymark Code: WMYDKW
Location: Malta
Date Posted: 06/02/2018
Views: 0
A nearby information board tells the story of the sculpture.
Bdiewa
This work depicts farmers talking after a day's work. The three figures represent three generations of farmers- the young, the middle aged and the old. The old farmer is positioned facing the young figure signifying that he is passing on his experience to the lad.
The farmers are holding the traditional 'mohriet' (plough) which was used to work the land for planting. The plough, which was pulled by a mule or donkey, was made of wood while the blade was cast in iron and fitted at the tip. The handle was shaped like a cross. The farmer held the handle with his left hand and the rail with his right.
The handle symbolises the cross and therefore the suffering that the local farmer had to endure - the manual work, long hours and the weather (hot summers and cold, windy winters).
This monument, which was inspired by a lino print created by the artist's-father (Antoine Camilleri,1922 2005) is a tribute to honour and remember our forefathers.
Antoine Paul Camilleri
2016
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Bdiewa (Farmers)
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Antoine Paul Camilleri
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2016
Materials used: Metal
Location: Not listed
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