As if soaring through the air, Bonita spreads her wings as she dances her way through the carnival parade.
Rio de Janeiro’s carnival is one of the world’s most famous. Scores of spectacular floats surrounded by thousands of dancers, singers and drummers parade through he streets dressed in elaborate costumes. It is an epic event that is televised around the world. Royal Doulton sculptor Shane Ridge has created all the figures for the Carnival Series. His aim was to create dramatic and contemporary sculptures with movement and interaction..