Basque cross cast iron trivia

Treat yourself to the basque country or offer it to your friends with this magnificent cast iron trifle representing the basque cross or lauburu. (the basque cross or lauburu (meaning "four heads") represents a helix cross formed by 4 comma-shaped branches, each branch being made up of 3 semicircles. The 4 commas of lauburu represent the 4 vital elements (air, earth, water and fire) The basque cross is a solar symbol that has been found since neolithic times in various indo-european civilizations. This type of symbol is called swastika (which can be translated as: "that which brings good fortune, that which brings good luck") and is universally widespread. Diameter 30 cm. Rust color. Ref etxekoa. Condition new careful packaging.

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