HOMO FABER 2026
Marcos Costa Mandacaru cactus
©Daniela Nader

Mandacaru cactus

This sculpture, handcrafted from umburana wood, represents a mandacaru cactus, a symbol of resilience and survival in the arid landscapes of north-eastern Brazil. It features a red bloom at the tip of one arm, and a bird on the other. The piece reflects the deep connection Marcos Costa has to the landscapes of Pernambuco.

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Umburana, Sculpture

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Marcos Costa

Marcos is a cultural icon in wood sculpting in Pernambuco


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