Porcellino - Butchart Gardens Boar - Brentwood Bay, British Columbia - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

"The boar is a rare bronze copy of a casting of the marble statue displayed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. This bronze known affectionally as "Tacca," in honour of Pietro Tacca, the artist who created the statue in 1620. His snout is finely burnished by thousands of visitors who give it an affectionate rub for good luck. Tacca is dedicated to all the children and dogs who visit The Gardens. "

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Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Butchart Boar - Tacca Figure Type: Animal Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Pietro Tacca Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1973 Materials used: Bronze Location: Butchart Gardens

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