




A Tribal Tear
Opal Information
- Area of mine: Koroit, Outback Queensland Australia
- weight: 29.5cts
- Dimensions: 40 x 25 x 4mm
Art Technical Features
- Artist: G. Ruscio
- Dimensions: 40 x 25 x 4mm
- Medium: Acrylic and oil
- Materials: Canvas
“Tribal Tear” is an extraordinary piece from the AO Masterpiece Collection, crafted in an evocative teardrop shape with rich broad tribal patterns. This masterpiece includes a hand-painted original canvas and a handcrafted Italian showcase with two brass ID plates.
“Tribal Tear,” part of the exclusive AO Masterpiece Collection, showcases the timeless elegance of broad tribal pattern opal, set within a uniquely graceful teardrop shape. Unique earth tones of white, yellow and browns flow seamlessly with gentle blue, green and purples highlighted in distinctive black ink like outlines creating a natural tapestry of color and form that captures the imagination. Displayed within a handcrafted Italian showcase, this piece features two brass ID plates, uniquely numbered and named with corresponding certification. It has been a prized heritage collection treasure of the Andreou family since the 1980’s.
Accompanying “Tribal Tear” is a hand-painted original canvas by artist Gianluca Ruscio, who brings the opal’s intricate patterns to life in the “feeling realistic style,” a unique expression of AO, offering an immersive artistic experience.
Available for acquisition, this masterpiece stands as a collector’s treasure and a celebration of nature’s artwork. Limited edition prints are also available for those wishing to own a piece of this rare beauty.
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