Ruby-in-Zoisite Carving of Hummingbirds and Cactus by Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio


Lima, PeruThis colorful carved gemstone sculpture depicts a prickly pear cactus rendered from the green zoisite portions of the mineral which originates from Tanzania and features a bright red, ruby cactus flower with two hummingbirds hovering above. Raised on a black onyx base. Height in ( cm)
|Provenance: Purchased by the owner directly from the artist.Luis Alberto Quispe AparicioFollowing a second-generation family tradition in the fabrication of objects d'art, Luis' studio specializes in the carving of ruby. The second hardest stone after diamond, few artists have managed to successfully work this mineral since it requires a very advanced technique for carving and polishing. His works are displayed in museums in the United States and Europe and are enjoyed by private collectors around the world.