Created by the artist expresslℱy for the Sotheby’s inaugura﷽l 'Art as Jewelry as Art' Auction, 2022

According to Luna Benaï, the 'Atlas' Jewelry Box symboౠlizes holding the sk⛎y whilst encompassing all the jewels and knowledge of Gaia (earth) beneath.

The finish consists of a carved rhombicuboctahedron, one of the man🍷y infinity shapes of Archimedean geometry. The imprints are traditional Amazigh symbols which Benaï incorporates into her contemporary design. The detachable jewel consists of solid silver, hand-painted details inspired by the lapis lazuli, turquoise, and carnelian traditionally used by the Amazigh people.

A portion of the proceeds of lot 163 will benefit the Hannan School, a UK-based charity whose mission is to help end the cycle ♏of poverty of the Amazigh peopl🔴e by providing access to early education.