Product Description
It's Cactus- Haitian Metal Art
Farm Rooster, Handmade Ornament, Haiti
Size: 4"x4"
A cheery rooster to wish you a good morning with a hale and hearty cry. His wing is riveted on to give him a 3-D quality.
It will be shipped pressed down flat so be sure to bend the wing out a little bit for full effect, Perfect Housewarming gift or indoor and outdoor home decor.
Fair trade is the name of the game and it's the only way we play.
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. Natural color variations from dark silver to brown rustic tones.
