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6.3" W x 7.5" H x 1.6" D

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Weight:  0.3 lbs

 

Maracatiara wood

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Wood statuette, 'Christ Redeemer' (small)

Christ Redeemer opens his arms to welcome devoted followers. He has stood 125 ft tall on Corcovado hill, Rio de Janeiro, since 1931. An extraordinary landmark, it is presented with vivid detail by Adelaide Mello. This statuette is carved by hand of exotic maracatiara wood, from the Brazilian Amazons.
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Adelaide Mello

Adelaide Mello

"My vocation as an artisan has been in me from a very young age; when I was a little girl I was already crafting a variety of delicate pieces."
"My vocation as an artisan has been in me from a very young age; when I was a little girl I was already crafting a variety of delicate pieces. I developed other interests as I grew up, which lead me to jewelry design. This activity brought me back to the world of handicrafts.

"Now, I design gemstone necklaces and bracelets and I carve replicas of Christ Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro's most popular landmark, on Corcovado hill.

"I began by selling my work on sidewalk markets and since the ...

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