Guise and Ayose, Bronze statue in Betancuria, Spain.
Guise and Ayose is a 4.8 meter (16 feet) tall bronze sculpture at a viewpoint between Santa Ines Valley and Betancuria, representing two ancient indigenous rulers of Fuerteventura. The statue displays both figures standing upright with their command staffs, dominating the highland landscape.
Artist Emiliano Hernandez created these bronze figures in 2008 to honor two kings who governed the divided territories of Maxorata and Jandia. Their rule ended in 1402 when Norman forces conquered the island, marking the end of indigenous sovereignty.
The sculptures show Guise and Ayose holding their command staffs, representing their roles as the last native rulers before the Norman conquest. Visitors can read authority in the details of their clothing and posture, which reflect the power these leaders once held.
The monument is located along road FV-30 near Morro Velosa with dedicated parking areas on both sides of the road. The site is easily accessible and provides space to stop and view the sculpture from multiple angles.
The site marks where historians believe an ancient defensive wall once separated the two kingdoms of prehistoric Fuerteventura. This invisible boundary is now only recognizable through the placement of these monuments.
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