In this artwork, how is the Description discussed?
The statue is located in Barrio Playa, across the "Caracoles" sector of Barrio San Anton, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, at a small park also named after him. According to historian Jalil Sued Badillo, the location where the statue currently stands was the home of the former grand cacique. The statue was installed during the administration of Mayor Francisco Zayas Seijo. The statue was created in Mexico by order of former Ponce Mayor Rafael Cordero Santiago, but remained unveiled until October 2008. In a show of solidarity with the Taíno cacique Agüeybaná El Bravo, every November on the day when others are celebrating Columbus Day, supporters of Agueybana and the Taino tradition gather near the statue for Taino songs, music, dances, food and presentations.
Rafael Cordero Santiago Francisco Zayas Seijo Ponce, Puerto Rico Barrio Playa Columbus Day Ponce Puerto Rico cacique Taíno Barrio San Anton presentations