La yunta (sculpture) facts for kids
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| Location | Paseo de los Héroes Navales |
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| Designer | Ismael Pozo Velit |
| Material | Bronze |
La yunta, also known as El trabajo (The Work) or Los bueyes (The Oxen), is a beautiful bronze sculpture. You can find it in the Paseo de los Héroes Navales, a famous park in Lima, Peru.
What the Sculpture Shows
This sculpture captures a special moment: a farmer is working the land with two strong oxen. The oxen are connected by a yoke, and they are pulling a plough to prepare the soil for planting. It shows a scene of hard work and connection to the land.
A Gift to Lima
La yunta was created with an "indigenous" style. This means it celebrates the culture and people native to the region. It was ordered by the Chinese community living in Peru at the time. They gave it as a gift to the city of Lima. This gift was to celebrate a big event: the 400th anniversary of Lima being founded by the Spanish. Another sculpture, Las llamas by Agustín Rivera, was also part of this special gift.
Where It Has Been
The sculpture was first placed in a different park, the Paseo de la República, in 1937. Over the years, the park changed, and the sculpture lost its original base. Today, it stands proudly in the Paseo de los Héroes Navales.
A Protected Treasure
On April 24, 2018, La yunta and other sculptures in the Paseo de los Héroes Navales, including Las llamas, were declared Cultural heritage of Peru. This means they are very important historical and artistic treasures. The Ministry of Culture protects them so they can be enjoyed by people for many years to come.
See also
- Paseo de los Héroes Navales
- Las llamas
- In Spanish: La yunta para niños
