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Sodalite and amethyst statuette, 'Cockatoo Blues'

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Product ID: 136599

2.4" W x 4.3" H x 2.4" D

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Weight: 0.4 lbs

Sodalite, amethyst, calcite, green quartz, nickel plated brass

Natural stone - slight variations are to be expected

Ships from NOVICA Office in Brazil.

Sodalite and amethyst statuette, 'Cockatoo Blues'

Cheerful and curious, a sodalite cockatoo enchants with its endearing expression. Brazilian artist Alexandre Costa sculpts the bird with sublime detail, using calcite for the crest and long tail, and green quartz for the beak. The feet are cast of nickel plated brass.

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Retail Value: $79.95 (You save 38%)

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Alexandre Costa

"I believe that Brazilian arts and crafts are very beautiful and creative, therefore I feel very happy to know that I contribute to my country's legacy with my gemstone birds."

"Hi, my name is Alexandre. I have always loved gemstones and when I was a kid I would go to a place where they lapidated stones and helped by sorting them out. I went because...

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Alexandre Costa

"Hi, my name is Alexandre. I have always loved gemstones and when I was a kid I would go to a place where they lapidated stones and helped by sorting them out. I went because I wanted to, and I would spend all my time there, unless I was at school.

"Eventually I begin to learn how to sculpt gemstone figurines, which was a slow process. I began sculpting birds by first observing a model I liked and then replicating it. Sometimes I would take photographs of nature, and then replicate what I shot with stones.

"Birds are my specialty, amethyst and quartz are my favorite gems. The stone helps me, because when I see a certain stone I envision the animal to sculpt.

"I got married in 2001, and my wife helps me by mounting the pieces. I enjoy working with her. Our workshop is at home, which is very convenient because I like to work at night.

"I believe that Brazilian arts and crafts are very beautiful and creative, therefore I feel very happy to know that I contribute to my country's legacy with my gemstone birds."

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Thank you, Mr. Costa, for the Pink Cockatoo. The rose quartz is perfect for it because it looks a lot like the Moluccan which has a pink cast to its feathers. It is a truly beautiful work of art, and...