Architect Cristina Ventura, who is in charge of the Christ the Redeemer statue restoration, checks the statue's arm, as work is underway ahead of its 90th anniversary, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 24. (Image: Reuters)

The Christ the Redeemer statue is seen during its restoration in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 24. (Image: Reuters)

Workers climb the Christ the Redeemer statue for restoration ahead of its 90th anniversary, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 24. (Image: Reuters)

A worker prepares to climb the Christ the Redeemer statue for restoration in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 24. (Image: Reuters)

People visit the Christ the Redeemer statue during the statue's restoration ahead of its 90th anniversary, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 24. (Image: Reuters)

Workers climb the Christ the Redeemer statue for restoration ahead of its 90th anniversary, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 24. (Image: Reuters)

In Pics | Restoring Brazil's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue

Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue is restored ahead of its 90th year atop Corcovado Mountain.