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Torre de Belem:
Narrated by Deutilde Varley

In this video, Mrs. Deu Varley describes the process involved in what is now a lost art; creating models from tiny pieces extracted from fig tree piths.

Only a few decades ago, this art work was in high demand and very popular. The best of these artists moved on. This art takes an incredible amount of dexterity and patience; a possible reason why this type of art is nearly impossible to find.

Filmed in San Diego, California
Date: 2004



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