Fig tree (Ficus carica L.) art in the Azores (Portugal)

Authors

  • Luis Carvalho Beja Polytecnic University
  • Francisca Fernandes IHC FCSH Nova University of Lisbon, Avenida de Berna, Lisbon, Portugal
  • Paula Nozes Beja Polytecnhic University
  • Ana Paula Figueira
  • Maria de Fátima Nunes
  • Sara Albquerque IHC Lab IN2Past FCSH Nova University of Lisbon, Avenida de Berna, Lisbon, Portugal

Abstract

The art made with white heartwood slices obtained from the young branches of the fig tree (Ficus carica L.) is found only in the Azores (Portugal). It probably began in the convents of nuns, during the XVII century, and soon after the secularization of these institutions continued to be done by artisans. This exquisite traditional art produces light and delicate pieces, and it is now kept by few artisans.

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Published

2023-11-15

How to Cite

Carvalho, L., Fernandes, F., Nozes, P., Figueira, A. P. ., Nunes, M. de F., & Albquerque, S. (2023). Fig tree (Ficus carica L.) art in the Azores (Portugal). Ethnobotany Research and Applications, 26, 1–6. Retrieved from https://ethnobotanyjournal.org/index.php/era/article/view/5670

Issue

Vol. 26 (2023)

Section

Notes on Ethnobotany

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