Artisan César Gonzáles of Peru hand carves this beautiful, lifelike parrot from gemstones. González takes advantage of the natural color and grain of the stones to bring authentic details to his work. The parrot's eyes and perch are made from calcite, its beak is onyx, and its feathers are made from jasper, sodalite, and serpentine. The parrot stands on copper legs and can be removed from its perch.