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A decorative lapidary carving of a bird, possibly a parrot or cockatoo, mounted on a natural mineral specimen. The body of the bird is carved from a variegated green and yellow hardstone, likely aventurine quartz or nephrite, featuring incised linear decoration to represent wing plumage. The beak and elongated tail are fashioned from a translucent pale yellow mineral, such as calcite or honey onyx, while the eyes are inset with small black beads. The figure is supported by silver-toned metal legs and feet, which are secured to a base consisting of a natural amethyst crystal cluster on a rocky matrix. This style of work is characteristic of decorative objects produced in the mid-to-late 20th century, often associated with Brazilian lapidary workshops.
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