Statue of kumica (godmother) Barica on Dolac Market
In 2006, a statue of the traditional market vendor, “Kumica Barica,” was installed at Dolac Market, a work by sculptor Stjepan Gračan.
Who are the “Kumice”?
Kuma, or kumica, literally means godmother. However, it also refers to all the traditional women in the Zagreb area who grow fruit and vegetables or make homemade cheese and cream and sell it at the market. The name “Barica” was chosen by the city’s residents.
The Real Barica
The real Barica is Đurđica Jančić, the woman who has been selling her goods at the Dolac market for more than 50 years. The sculptor chose Đurđica as the most authentic woman who represents all the women who have brought fresh, healthy food to Dolac for centuries. He photographed her and used her figure to model the sculpture. You can see her in an article from the Croatian newspaper Večernji.hr.
About the Sculptor
Stjepan Gračan graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in 1968, majoring in sculpture, in the renowned Croatian sculptor Antun Augustinčić class. He was a co-founder and member of the art group Biafra (1970-1978). Nearby, on Tkalčićeva Street, there is his monument to Marija Jurić Zagorka.
Location
Zagreb
Zagreb is the capital and largest city of Croatia. It is situated on the slopes of Medvednica mountain, in the Carpathian Basin, and on the banks of the Sava river. Zagreb has a rich and diverse history, culture, and architecture that reflect its long and turbulent past.
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