Product Description
Horse Head Skull Embellished with Metal one of a Kind by Voodoo Artist Anderson Belony
Size: 28"x13"x7"
Tuesday, October 12, heavily armed men from the "400 mawozo" gang again sowed terror in the artisanal village of Noailles (Croix-des-Bouquets), known for its cut metal works.
Burst of automatic weapon sowing panic, vandalism of artists' shops, these lawless individuals attacked the residence of the well-known sculptor Anderson Belony, one of the oldest voodoo shrines and family heritage in the village, with paintings in particular murals from the 50s.
Anderson Belony fell under the murderous bullets in this savage attack.
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.
Care of Sculpture: Made of recycled steel, this sculpture will rust over time if it is exposed to the elements. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, some people like the look of a weathered patina. If that isn't you, don't despair. Taking five minutes once a year to apply a spray-on enamel clear coat will keep your sculpture looking exactly the same as the day you bought it.
**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.