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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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Marcos Costa
Sertânia, Brazil
Born into a family of artisans, Marcos Costa learned the craft of wood sculpting by watching his grandfather and uncles carve wood. His wooden sculptu ...
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