Sea Creatures Haitian Steel Drum Wall Sculpture Art, 34 inches Sculpture

Handmade by Haitian Artisans. 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, upcycled art. Suitable for Indoor or Outdoor Use. More about the Artisans: When you visit Croix des Bouquets, the area of town known for Haitian metal art in the capital of Port-Au-Prince, you are met with a cacophony 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. The process of turning sheets of metal into beautiful wall art is all done by hand, from cutting holes to accenting each lizard with a texture of scales, to painting. This purchase supports socially responsible sourcing and contributes to poverty alleviation. Care: If displaying outdoors it is recommended to spray a clear coat once or twice a year to prevent 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, darken heads a black marker to help nails visually disappear.