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La yunta, Bronze sculpture at Paseo de los Héroes Navales, Peru

La Yunta depicts a farmer with two oxen and a plough, reaching a width of 220 centimeters in the central area of Lima.

The Chinese community gifted this bronze artwork to Lima in 1937 for the fourth centenary celebration of the Spanish foundation of the city.

The Ministry of Culture declared the sculpture as Cultural Heritage of Peru in April 2018, recognizing its representation of agricultural practices.

Visitors find the bronze sculpture at coordinates -12.056722 latitude and -77.036222 longitude, near other monuments in central Lima.

The sculpture underwent restoration work in 2020 to maintain its condition and preserve its role in the urban landscape of Lima.

Location: Lima

Creator: Ismael Pozo Velit

Official opening: 1937

Width: 220 cm

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: -12.05672,-77.03622

Latest update: March 11, 2025 23:50

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