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Cockatoos, Eagles, Hawks, Macaws, Owls, Parrots, birds in general are Edson Fernandes' speacialty. One woud never guess
the artistry that exists within this simple somewhat shy man. His detailing so intricate that even the smallest feather
bares the lines from shaft to edges. The one-of-a-kind creations are so lifelike that though you know they are carved of stone
you expect them to actually get up and fly. And their bases are often museum quality Quartz Cluster, Jacare, & Tourmaline
mineral specimens that normally sell alone for more than the price of the bird and base.
 Stones Of Brasil has been selling Edson’s carvings since
the inception of our site and have sold these birds to people from all over the world. Many people believe that these carvings
are superior to those of Peter Muller’s of the H. Sterns Jewelry Stores fame. We believe this is because Edson’s
birds are all individual creations carved by the artist himself. So individual, that people often comment on the different
expressions of each birds face. Often upon Mr. Ziegler’s arrival in The States these are the first items to go and never
make it on to our site. They are very popular with jewelry stores, antiques dealers, and art galleries. Stones Of
Brasil has received many comments from customers that they had no idea from the pictures just how
nice these birds actually are and has not had one returned to us.
Edson's workshop is Edson’s workshop is located at the back his home, an unassuming house in an unpretentious neighborhood
of Valadares. He lives there with his wife and three children and has just had a new baby boy. His brother-in-law Jeovane
lives and works there as well creating Crystal Points & Spheres. Their shop contains all the necessary tools of their
trade and it is quite something to watch the process of a chunk of quartz rough transforming into a majestic Bald Eagle. The
amount of work and skill that goes into each piece is absolutely amazing!
Edson (36) began his apprenticeship in carving when he was 16 years old. He trained and worked with a master carver for
16 years, and now has 4 years in his own shop; a total of 20 years in the art. Though his main area of expertise
is in birds, he can render excellent reproductions of just about anything from pictures or models. The photos below are of
some of the special requests he has met for people.
Collectors these birds will make an excellent addition to your collections. One-of-a-kind creations from semi-precious
stone that are sure to ganer comments. Shop owners these birds will bring people into your businesses if placed in or near
a window. The wholesale lots that we make available are an outstanding value, will sell quickly, and bring a return of many
times their price.
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