24" Celtic Tree of Life Haitian Metal Drum Wall Art

Crafted from recycled 55 gallon steel drums by village artisans in Haiti, these stunning pieces of art are truly one of a kind. The process of turning sheets of metal into beautiful art is all done by hand. Steel drums used to transport oil into the capital of Haiti are cut, the oil is burned off to clean the metal, and then flattened in order to create stunning, up cycled art. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use.

Who Made It: Croix des Bouquets is the area of town known for Haitian metal art in the capital of Port-Au-Prince. You hear the sounds 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. Turning these 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. The artists are proud of their work that each piece is signed on the back side, leaving a raised signature on the front.

Materials: Recycled Metal Oil Drum

Care Instructions: if displaying outdoors it is recommended to spray with a clear lacquer once or twice a year, as prolonged exposure to the elements will cause rust.

Hanging Instructions: to hang metal art simply use pin head nails in the many nooks and spaces available in the design. If nails are shiny, you may want to darken heads with a black marker to help nails visually disappear.

Dimensions: 24" Diameter

Handcrafted in Haiti