This is a matching set of two vintage Judaica items from the renowned Copa Judaica brand, part of their Copa Collection line, handcrafted in Brazil. The set includes a Bat Mitzvah girl figurine and a Tzedakah (charity) box, both featuring a distinctive brutalist style with mixed metals and natural amethyst gemstones.
Bat Mitzvah Girl Figurine:
This stylized figurine depicts a young girl in a dress, holding a Torah scroll with a Star of David integrated into the design. The figure stands on a textured base resembling flowing molten metal adorned with beads, droplets, and embedded raw amethyst crystals in purple hues, along with copper accents. The body is constructed from hammered copper sheets in a reddish tone for the dress and arms, contrasted with gold-toned brass wire framing and structural elements. The overall design has an abstract, folk-art aesthetic. An original sticker on the underside of the base reads "MADE IN BRAZIL Copa Collection," confirming authenticity.
Tzedakah Box:
This compact charity box is rectangular with an open slotted top for inserting coins or donations. The front features a prominent Star of David framed in gold-toned brass with a mirrored or glass inlay, surrounded by beaded detailing. The sides and body are made from hammered brass with a golden patina, and the base mirrors the figurine's style—textured and organic, with embedded amethyst crystals, copper nuggets, and bead-like embellishments evoking a natural, flowing form. It has a hinged or removable bottom for emptying contents. No visible markings, but matches the collection's style.
As a set, these pieces complement each other thematically and stylistically, ideal for display on a shelf, mantel, or in a Judaica collection. The brutalist influence gives them a modern, artistic edge while honoring Jewish traditions.
Origin: Made in Brazil by Copa Judaica, a company specializing in contemporary and artistic Judaica items. The Copa Collection line often incorporates Brazilian craftsmanship with natural elements like semi-precious stones, drawing from local artisanal techniques in metalwork.
Age: Vintage, estimated 1990s to early 2000s based on style, materials, and similar items from the brand. Copa Judaica has been producing such pieces since the late 20th century, and the brutalist aesthetic aligns with that era's trends in decorative arts.
Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor signs of age and use. The brass and copper show a natural patina and light tarnish in places, adding to the antique charm, but no dents, breaks, or missing parts. Gemstones are intact and securely embedded. The figurine has its original sticker; the box shows slight wear on the top slot from potential use. Overall, clean and display-ready with no restoration needed.
Material
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Primary: Brass (gold-toned) and copper (reddish sheets and accents)
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Embellishments: Raw amethyst quartz crystals (purple), glass/mirror inlay on the box
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Construction: Hand-hammered and soldered metal, with organic, molten-like base designs
Dimensions
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Figurine: 6" H x 3.25" W x 3" D; weight: 5.6 oz
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Box: 4" H x 4.5" W x 4" D; weight: 9.4 oz
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