In the crowded Galician markets and feiras, in front of bubbling and
steaming copper cauldrons that fill the atmosphere with an appetizing
aroma, pulpeiras flaunt their prowess through the skillful dance of their
hands between the tentacles of the cephalopod. This ancestral art
transcends the culinary delicacy to become a symbol rooted in the
Galician idiosyncrasy.
It arises in the journeys of the maragatos muleteers, nomadic merchants
who made use of the octopus, (then of low value). Through the practice
of drying and thanks to the paprika and olive oil brought from the south,
they preserved it and then rehydrated it for consumption.
Over more than two centuries, pulpeiras, with their expert hands, have
refined the preparation of octopus, consolidating a culinary art in which
each step is executed with mastery. The octopus is cooked to the perfect
texture, then cut into thin slices and sprinkled with paprika, coarse salt
and a generous drizzle of virgin olive oil.
Each bite is not only a feast for the palate, but also evokes a journey
through time and the cultural influences that have shaped this delicious
Galician gastronomic tradition.
This porcelain figure is s' recognition of this emblem of
Galician cuisine and its creators: the pulpeiras, master transmitters of a
legacy that endures through generations.

Measures:
Height: 29 cm
Width: 15 cm