Veve Erzulie Danton Skull Metal Wall Hanging Sculpture, Sugar Skull Skeleton Artwork, Handmade in Haiti, Recycled Metal 7.6 X 9.75 Inches

Veve Erzulie Danton Skull Metal Wall Hanging Sculpture, Sugar Skull Skeleton Artwork, Handmade in Haiti, Recycled Metal 7.6 X 9.75 Inches

Erzulie Dantor is a bi-racial woman who is often portrayed as the Black Madonna, or the Roman Catholic "Saint Barbara Africana". She has three tribal scars on her cheek. Erzulie Dantor is fiercely protective of those who serve her. She can be aggressive toward outsiders and dangerous to enemies, but she is sweet as honey to her children. Magical ability and material wealth are both in her power to grant, she is also invoked to avenge wrongs done to those who serve her. Women invoke her in cases of domestic violence . She is known as fierce Mother.

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.