THE Z. MASK
"In the heart of Africa, the Zalari tribe faced ruin as drought gripped their land. Seeking salvation, their shaman, Mwezi, communed with ancestral spirits who revealed a hidden jungle oasis. To appease forest spirits guarding the oasis, the tribe's artisans crafted intricate masks infused with hope.
Donning these masks, the Zalari embarked on a perilous journey, their connection to the spirits guiding them through the dense jungle. With each mask, they proved their reverence for nature, and the spirits granted safe passage. Finally, ther reached the oasis, drawing life-giving water.
Returned as heroes, the Zalari bore these masks, now symbols of unity, resilience, and a mystical bond. The tale of the masks' power and the tribe's communion with spirits spread across the land, inspiring generations to respect nature and honor the spiritual realm. And so, the legacy of the Zalari tribal masks lives on, a testament to the extraordinary lengths a tribe went to survive and the enduring connection between humanity and the unseen world "
DETAILS
Crafted in 56gr of 18k yellow gold with 5.40ct D color VVS diamonds. 2.92ct kite shape black diamond, 1.47ct baguette E color VS diamonds and 0.21ct black diamonds.
The head is adorned with 6.08ct oval shape spessartite and 3.46ct Burmese red spinel. The eyes are made of 0.31ct Colombian emeralds and the mouth holds a 0.40ct red spinel.
On the back there are eves made of 0.06ct D color VVS1 diamonds and 0.90ct blue sapphires.
SIGNATURE MAQUETTE
PAINTING
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