Small Organic Tree of Life Wall Art Framed, 17.25 In, Wall Hanging Metal Art Decor, Handmade in Haiti, Indoor Outdoor…

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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.

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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, the use of 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 only 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 safe the piece against the wall. You need the nails to “disappear” into the sculpture – and they’re going to. Like magic…Haitian metal sculptures all come with a clear, weather-proof coating but if exposed to the elements, they’re going to begin to rust over the years. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but if it isn’t the look you are 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!

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Ancient cultures as diverse as the Egyptians, Sumerians, and Mayans all viewed the Tree of Life as the source of all Creation.
Today, this is a timeless classic; graceful, elegant, and naturally appealing.
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Color variations from dark silver to brown rustic tones.
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