Pinuccio Sciola (15 March 1942 – 13 May 2016) was an Italian sculptor and muralist from

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. His work has been mentioned as a major attraction of the nearby town of

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. His work has also been exhibited in Alghero. Forms in which he worked include ''pietre sonore'' or "sounding stones": large sculptures (mainly limestones or basalts) that resonate when rubbed by human hands or small rocks.

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