This striking Baron Samedi Haitian Vodou metal sculpture combines powerful spiritual symbolism with the remarkable craftsmanship of Haiti's traditional metal artists.
Baron Samedi is one of the most recognizable spirits, or lwa, in Haitian Vodou. Associated with death, cemeteries, and the spirit world, he is often depicted through skull and skeletal imagery.
Handmade in Haiti from recycled steel oil drums, this unusual wall sculpture features a beautifully detailed skull positioned over a dagger, with dramatic wings extending from either side. Intricate hand-tooled patterns decorate the skull, wings, and dagger, creating wonderful texture and dimension.
The bold design makes this piece especially appealing to collectors of Haitian Vodou art, Baron Samedi imagery, Gothic folk art, and traditional Haitian metal sculptures.
Each piece is cut, hammered, and detailed by hand, transforming discarded steel into meaningful artwork.
Product Details
Size: 7" x 11"
Subject: Baron Samedi – Haitian Vodou lwa
Material: Recycled steel oil drum
Origin: Handmade in Haiti
Design: Skull, winged dagger, and intricate metalwork
Finish: Natural metal
Craftsmanship: Hand-cut, hammered, and hand-tooled
Fair Trade: Supports Haitian artists and their families
Fight Poverty with Art. Your purchase helps provide income for Haitian artisans while supporting Haiti's remarkable tradition of recycled metal craftsmanship.
It's Cactus: Your source for Haitian metal sculptures and other Fair Trade folk art from Haiti. Whether it is for your home or garden, metal wall art is universally wonderful! Haitian metal art is handmade by village artisans and created from recycled metal steel oil drums. Most importantly tho, it is Fair Trade, so everyone benefits, including you!
And that's not all! You will also find fabulous Latin American folk art. There is everything from carved wooden Santos and textiles from Guatemala, mantas and masks from Bolivia, ceramic art from Mexico, retablos from Peru, painted furniture from Ecuador, and authentic Day of the Dead decor from throughout the region. Doesn't matter if you're looking for colorful and whimsical or vintage and timeless, you'll find the perfect piece for you!
We invite you to take a look for yourself. Enjoy!