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Fluorite and calcite statuette, "Perky Cockatoo"

Product ID: 169391

With its crest erect, a cockatoo chatters excitedly. Alexandre Costa sculpts the beautiful bird from natural Brazilian gemstones. Translucent fluorite... more

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With its crest erect, a cockatoo chatters excitedly. Alexandre Costa sculpts the beautiful bird from natural Brazilian gemstones. Translucent fluorite forms the body while blue sodalite becomes a beak. The bird perches on a white calcite tree trunk base with feet fashioned of silver plated brass.

  • 0.18 kgs
  • 0.4 lbs
  • 11 cm H x 6 cm W x 4 cm D
  • 4.3" H x 2.4" W x 1.6" D

  • SIlver plated brass, fluorite, sodalite and calcite
  • Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
  • Made in Brazil
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Brazilicon info
  • Product ID: 169391

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Michael

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Apr 27, 2023

Great anniversary gift”

Bought this for our 15th anniversary to symbolize crystals.

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Rafael

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Aug 14, 2022

Raven Black Elephant”

Beautiful sculpture! I purchased it for a gift and made the recipient happy with the present. Thanks for your work!

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Catherine

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Mar 08, 2022

Absolutely Gorgeous!!”

As beautiful as all his other pieces!

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Enabling Education

Enabling Education

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.

Confronting Adversity

Confronting Adversity

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.

Caring for Children

Caring for Children

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.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Alexandre Costa has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $800 and the most recent for $600.

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