Product Description
It's Cactus Metal Art Haiti
Collection of Small Charms: Fair Trade Haitian Metal Art Designs
Size: Ranges from largest 3.5" x 3.5" to smallest 1.5" x 2"
Each charm in this collection is not only a piece of art but also a fair trade product, ensuring that the artisans receive fair compensation for their craftsmanship. By choosing these charms, you are supporting sustainable practices and empowering the talented artists of Haiti.
This piece is hand cut from recycled 50 gallon steel drums. Both ends of the drum are removed and placed inside of the remaining cylinder along with scrap paper, dried banana or sugar cane leaves. It is set on fire, to burn off any paint or residue. When cooled, the drum is cut down the side and flattened out to create a "metal canvas" of approximately 3' x 6', upon which the design is drawn. Using hammer, chisel and various primitive tools, the shape is cut and the various decorative patterns are pounded into the metal, creating a unique and treasured piece of primitive art. The finished design is coated with a protective finish. Can be hung indoors or outdoors.
**Although we try our best to photograph in a way that best represents the color, due to the nature of photography, lighting, computer resolution, other factors, colors may vary slightly in person.
