A bronze sculpture of "Vaca das Cordas" (a cow on a rope) in the city of Santa Cruz, Portugal
"Vaca das Cordas" (also known as "Cow on Rope") is a sculpture located in the city of Santa Cruz, Portugal. The sculpture depicts a cow with its whole body tied to a shelf with ropes. It is part of a traditional cultural symbol and celebration of the city of Santa Cruz. The sculpture was created by a sculptor named jose rodrigues(1936 - 2016) and was unveiled on May 21, 2008 in a small square between the library and the church in Ponte de Lima, Portugal.