It's Cactus Handmade Tree of Life Wall Decor, Metal Hanging

It's Cactus Handmade Tree of Life Wall Decor, Metal Hanging Artwork from Haiti, 23 Inch Round Sculpture, Display Indoor or Outdoor, Fair Trade Member
- Ancient cultures as diverse as the Egyptians, Sumerians, and Mayans all viewed the Tree of Life as the source of all Creation.
- Today, it is a timeless classic; graceful, elegant, and naturally appealing.
- Fair trade is the name of the game and it's the only way we play.
- Handmade NO MACHINES USED
- It's Cactus Metal Art Haiti, signed by artist Norvh Bonhere
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In the village of Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti, the air rings with the sound of metal banging against metal. Workshops line the streets of the village and outside each are stacks of discarded 55-gallon drums awaiting transformation. To begin the process, the tops of the barrels are removed and the open barrel is stuffed with straw and dried banana leaves and then set ablaze. This burns out the residue and old paint and strengthens the metal. After the barrels have cooled, they are slit down the side, pried open, pounded flat and sanded down, giving the artist a smooth flat surface, much like a painter's canvas. The artist chalks his design onto the metal and then, using a hammer and chisel, begins the work of cutting the sculpture and giving it form, detail and dimension. When he is satisfied with his results, he pounds his signature onto the sculpture and seals it with a protective, weather-proof finish. It's easy to hang your sculpture with just a few nails. Place the first nail within two design elements that are touching or notched. Then use a second and possibly a third nail, if the sculpture is large, to straighten and secure the piece against the wall. You want the nails to "disappear" into the sculpture - and they will. Like magic...Haitian metal sculptures all come with a clear, weather-proof coating but if exposed to the elements, they will begin to rust over time. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but if it's not the look you're going for, fear not. Just pick up a can of spray on enamel clear coat and go to it. Once a year will do it. Piece of cake!
Country USA
Brand It's Cactus
Manufacturer It's Cactus
Binding Kitchen
ItemPartNumber RND755
Model RND755
Color silver
Size 23"L x 23"W
UnitCount 1
UPCs 879315000865
EANs 0879315000865
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	It's Cactus
Manufacturer	It's Cactus
Binding	Kitchen
ItemPartNumber	RND755
Model	RND755
Color	silver
Size	23"L x 23"W
UnitCount	1
UPCs	879315000865
EANs	0879315000865
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

It's Cactus Handmade Tree of Life Wall Decor, Metal Hanging Artwork from Haiti, 23 Inch Round Sculpture, Display Indoor or Outdoor, Fair Trade Member

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