The piece is entitled "Nossa Senhora" ("Our Lady"). It is a stylistic representation of the Virgin Mary - most evident from the small cross incised near the base of the figure. Even if your family is not religious, one would have to think that a piece of art like this would be a wonderful conversation starter at parties.
Link, via Oregon Expat.
http://www.sportsshooter.com/news/675
As if Catholics don't suffer enough sexual repression, this is the kind of thing that will make all of them feel like they'll burn in hell.
But on the other hand, there may well be some seriously supressed nuns having a good laugh at our expense somewhere. Sigh. We can only hope.
Almost worthy of a cation competition - my entry would be "Hey, throw this stone first, Mom".
:-)
I mean, I know I've joked many times about buying a giant fist or perhaps the Great American Challenge (giant dildos, if you didn't get it) and putting it on my mantle/using them as a coat hanger, but I'm also a college student. I just never expected to see such illustrious writing and minimalistically suggestive pictures on Neatorama.
The word is "mantelpiece" with an "el" not an "le".
wow.
yes, yes it would be a great conversation starter.