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It's Cactus- Haitian Metal Art
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Sale, Slight Imperfections Handmade Small Celtic Tree of Life, Recycle Garden Decor 17.25"x17.25"
Slight imperfections on color due to original oil-barrel metal, which make this a truly beautiful one-of-a-kind item!
A LETTER FROM DEB: "Totally pleased with our Tree of Life. Everyone is asking where we got the artwork and I have given out your website to many others already, telling them to check out the many options available. I actually may order another style for inside our new home. We have decorated with mostly natural materials or items depicting nature. Loved the story behind the works too...have a great day!" (June 2016)
With branches reaching skyward and roots spreading out into the earth below, the Celtic Tree of Life symbolizes the Druid belief in the link between heaven and earth.
This piece is hand-cut from a recycled 50-gallon steel drum. To begin, laborers remove the ends of the drum and place them inside the remaining cylinder along with scrap paper, dried banana or sugar cane leaves. Igniting the contents removes all paint and residue. When cooled, the drum is cut down the side and flattened out to create a "metal canvas" of approximately 3' x 6'. From there, the artist takes over, chalking his intended design on the prepared metal. Using hammer and chisel, he cuts the form and with other simple tools, pounds out intricate decorative patterns. The finished piece is weather-coated so that it may be displayed indoors or out.
