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Original Brazilian Gemstone Bird Sculpture of Cockatoos, "Brazilian Cockatoo Family"

With crests erect, cockatoos tend to their nestlings. Alexandre Costa sculpts... more

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With crests erect, cockatoos tend to their nestlings. Alexandre Costa sculpts the beautiful birds from natural Brazilian gemstones. The adults are caved from blue calcite with yellow calcite crests and tails, and beaks of green quartz and brown agate. The babies are carved of amethyst and rose quartz with tiger's eye beaks. All perch on an amethyst base with feet fashioned of sterling silver plated brass.

  • 1.17 kgs
  • 2.6 lbs
  • 18 cm H x 15 cm W x 8 cm D
  • 7" H x 6" W x 3.1" D

  • Calcite, quartz, agate, amethyst, rose quartz, tiger's eye, 925 sterling silver plated brass
  • Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Brazil.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Brazilicon info
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Despite his financial difficulties, the education of his children is always a priority. He works extremely hard crafting gemstone sculptures to be able to provide the education for his three children.

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Alexandre has struggled with depression since 2017. On good days, he is able to work and create but, on bad days, he can't get out bed. Although this affects his family and income, it's difficult to overcome. His therapist recommends he continue working with stones, as it helps him relax. So his handcraft is a way of aiding in his recovery.

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Alexandre Costa is a stone sculptor and a dedicated father. He is the sole means of support for his two children and he works very hard to provide them with what they need.

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