«Lord of the Forests»

Jewellery Sculpture

Materials:

bronze, silver, blackening, cognac diamonds, petrified wood, knife blade - Damascus steel.

№ Н-21-03-075

- Сum lupus silet, melius eum non interpellare
- Коли вовк мовчить, його краще не перебивати

Amidst the depths of the forest, the majestic figure of the Wolf emerges — a symbol of strength, freedom, and primal power. His fur is rendered through fine engraving and meticulous hand-finishing, giving it a lifelike texture, while patination and selective coatings create depth and a chiaroscuro effect, as if the silvery pelt were shimmering in dappled sunlight. His eyes, set with cognac diamonds, radiate a sense of living presence and latent power — a force poised to awaken at any moment.

A striking detail is the fossilised wood base, forming a temporal cross-section of the pedestal and integrated organically into the composition. The natural grain and colour of the wood — transformed into stone over millions of years — are revealed in astonishing clarity through perfect polishing.

At the centre of the composition stands the wolf himself: predator and guardian of his domain, leaning with quiet confidence on the trunk of a fallen tree. It is here that the seasoned professionals at the House of Lobortas have hidden their secret — a Damascus steel knife, seamlessly integrated into this trunk, with its hilt forming the handle. More than a decorative accent, it is a symbol of concealed strength and engineering mastery.

This work was brought to life by seasoned professionals at the House of Lobortas with unwavering attention to anatomy, proportion, and detail, which resulted in a sculpture uniting the precision of engineering with the soul of art. It captures the wolf in his natural grandeur — a true Lord of the Woods.