I can’t get enough of this – the reverse Romulus and Remus painting I found in Morretes, Brazil. This little guy (on the left) went on to build the wolf version of Rome.
Everyone knows I love a good market. I even pack collapsible bags on my trips for countries [Laos, Vietnam, Iraq, Guatemala] that have really good markets where I can pick up things to either decorate my apartment or give out as gifts. So, it was with high hopes that I went to Brazil – specifically Iguazu, Morretes and Curitiba.
I had visions of the indigenous market at Chichicastanenga in Guatemala or the night market in Luang Prabang, Laos… I was so wrong. So, so very wrong.
While I didn’t end up buying anything, I did photograph the wares on offer for your viewing pleasure.
Side note: the only reason I didn’t buy every single one of these mementos is because I live in a tiny Soho apartment. In my fantasy world, I have an apartment that is so big I have an entire room dedicated to awesomely bad art. Until then, I only have the pictures. Sad face.
Behold, some awesomely bad art/weird tchotchkes and so much more (including a wooden dildo) after the jump :
The Piece de Resistance of any trinket collection: A chubby bikini statue.
It’s like a pedophile’s dream centerpiece.
Pregnant water oil painting porn. Perfect for any living room.
ARRRRRRRR! Because you can never have enough pirate memorabilia
Apparently these lady statues were placed in windows of brothels to let people know they were open for business. Fun Fact.
How to recycle farm debris: Make a rooster basket!
Yep, this. No racial stereotypes here.
Crystal parrot anyone?
A wooden penis. WHY? WTF???
Kenny goes eye to eye with the wooden one eyed monster.
The Virgin Mary upgraded from the manger to a geode
My friend Laura models the popular Toucan Hat