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This piece features a pair owl on a perch design in this traditional Haitian design. Hand cut and embossed, this piece is 23 inches in diameter. Natural patina. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Each piece is handmade in Haiti by a cooperative of artisans. Features a Pair of Owls on a Branch Measures 23 inches in diameter Handmade and Fair Trade by Artisans in Haiti Suitable for indoor or outdoor use How this is made Fair Trade and Handmade Our mission is to offer income-generating opportunities to craftspeople in developing countries by following fair trade practices including paying in advance at least the market price for items, ensuring that craftspeople receive payment, and ensuring that the craftspeople work in fair working conditions. We work directly with artisans, craftspeople, and producer groups to achieve these goals and hopefully help improve the lives of some of the people with whom we share this planet. Croix des Bouquets , Haiti When you visit Croix des Bouquets, the area of town known for Haitian metal art in the capital of Port-Au-Prince, you are met with a cacophony of tink, tink, tink as ball peen hammers strike sheets of steel. The sheets are cut from steel drums colored by oil and other liquids the drums at one time held. Making of Haitian Metal Art The process of turning sheets of metal into beautiful wall art is all done by hand, from cutting holes that become edges of trees and leaves, to accenting each lizard with a texture of scales, to painting or lacquering the final design. Read more Suitable for Indoor or Outdoor Use Each piece of metal art whether painted or natural is coated with a layer of clear lacquer to protect the metal from any rust. To hang metal art simply use pin head nails in the many nooks and spaces available in the design. Given the handmade nature of this product please allow for minor variations. As the metal is recovered from recycled oil drums and colored through a burning process it will vary slightly in coloration. Typically the piece has a darkened steel patina. Read more What our customers say I bought this Tree of Life steel drum as an anniversary gift for me and my wife. She really loves it and this is my favorite wall decoration. This is one of those items that actually looks much better in person I was surprised by the nice craftsmanship. We have it hanging above our big screen TV. This is the one item everybody that comes over notices and ask about. Just beautiful. This gorgeous Tree of Life & birds made a visually appealing addition to my new Secret Garden entrance. 3 birds on the wall & 2 hiding in the birch tree pieces on top of the rear arch. Someone put a lot of work into these. Read more
Made by Fair Trade Artisans in Haiti; due to the handmade nature of each piece, the size may vary by up to 2 inches.
Suitable for indoor or outdoor use
Made of recycled steel, this sculpture will rust over time if it is exposed to the elements. If you do not prefer the look of a weathered patina, you can maintain the original look by applying a spray-on clear enamel once a year.
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