Catuaba is a medium-sized tree found in the Amazon forest in the northern part of Brazil. In Brazilian herbal medicine, catuaba bark is considered a central nervous system stimulant with aphrodisiac properties and a bark decoction is used for nervousness, poor memory, and sexual weakness.
The statue is located on the peak of the 700 metre tall Mount Corcovado, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The statue was created by French Sculptor Paul Landowski and built by the Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa, in collaboration with the French engineer Albert Caquot.
Paul and Babe Statues - Renovated. These Paul and Babe statues stand by the Brainerd water tower. They were completely overhauled in August 2007. The original statue was created in 1936-37 for a local business promoting Paul Bunyan Days. The statue was created by a transient artist in exchange for moonshine. The statue is made of wood, chicken wire, and a mix of plaster/cement.