So honored to have been interviewed and published in the Twin Cities Metro Magazine • October 2010 issue.

Two Tigers Gallery

2400 North 2nd Street (Suite 107 and 113)

Minneapolis, MN, 55411

Phone: 612-208-0175

See you there!

Zau

Winter is nature's way of saying, "Up yours." ~Robert Byrne

While taking in the sights of the Minnesota North Shore, friends explained that the green trees peaking out of the snow covered landscape were evergreen trees…not many of those in Brazil:) What a sight!

I’m not sure which of these memories will be embedded in my mind to prepare me for next winter…beautiful Lake Superior, green trees in the snow or shoveling sidewalks.

Watching for the next miracle.

Blessings.

Zau

Thank you, David Keiski...Publisher of the Lake Minnetonka Navigator and the leader of the David K Band.

What a whirlwind it has been since coming to America.

Will do our best to try to catch up on our blog with all of the wonderful goings on.

We’ve attended jewelry shows, private events and had our first open house, over the holidays. I’ve met so many wonderful people that have made me feel very special and especially welcome. I’m very honored that you like my work. Thank you!

Tiger Eye Creations made the news! Our first news story was published in the January 2010, Lake Minnetonka Navigator. Thank you, David!  Click on the image to read the post more easily on our website.

Not what we give,But what we share,For the gift,without the giver. Is bare. -James Lowell

Watch for more updates and pictures of our amazing journey!

Cheers!

The only people with whom you should try to get even are those who have helped you. ~John E. Southard

We are free, truly free, when we don’t need to rent our arms to anybody in order to be able to lift a piece of bread to our mouths.  ~Ricardo Flores Magon

Anyone can carry his burden, however hard, until nightfall.  Anyone can do his work, however hard, for one day.  Anyone can live sweetly, patiently, lovingly, purely, till the sun goes down.  And this is all life really means.  ~Robert Louis Stevenson

Tiger Eye Creations by Zau Francelino Henriques

Francelino Henriques Zau, born June 2nd, 1967 in Angola, Africa.

Raised by his “old mama” (grandmother) as his mother was far too young to care for him.

Zau  joined the Angolan Military to serve four years in a three decade civil war. His military responsibility and position was to live in the jungle with just battery communication with the troops.  He had lost many of his friends in combat. Under the instruction of his “old mama” he left Angola.

Since leaving his homeland, over twenty one years ago, he has traveled extensively throughout South America, Cuba, French Guyana, Columbia, Venezuela and then finally found his place among the Amazon Indians in Brazil. This is where Zau learned how to craft, unique and exotic one of a kind jewelry and leather pieces.

In 2007, while selling his jewelry on the streets in Rio de Janerio, he happened upon his true soul mate, an American woman who experienced the energy one feels when they wear his custom “Work’s of Art.” These two kindred spirits have created a strong bond and call Minneapolis, Minnesota their home.

Zau is creating custom and very beautiful jewelry pieces that many cannot get enough of.  His custom jewelry pieces come alive with a story of sacrifice, forgiveness, energy, humility, gratefulness, peace and a genuine love of being so fortunate to have been blessed with this gift.

Attending his first Minneapolis art show, curious onlookers became customers within a moment of stepping up to the booth. By the second day of the art show, almost all of his custom jewelry pieces had found a new home.

Watch for more Tiger Eye Creations by Zau, in the coming days.

With  abundance and joy,

Francelino Zau

Zau Coming To America