Falcon with Antique Fabrics, Pearls and Diamonds

A Falcon decorated with Sterling silver, 20 pcs. of Pearl (total weight 8.45 g.), 129 pcs. of Diamond (total weight 8.68 ct.), the eyes are set with black Agate.

Approximate size : W20 x L41 x H34 cm.
Approximate weight : 1.71 kg.

In preparation of the Lotus arts de vivre Animal Paradise project, Rolf and Helen, roamed the globe in search of suitable textiles for these sculptures.
Materials were collected from Europe, Morocco, India, Japan, Indonesia, and China. The textiles, most of which are categorized as antique, were intricately and artistically handcrafted onto the animals.