The center of Haitian metal sculpture is the village of Croix-des-Bouquets, where the clanging sound of hammers striking chisels is a constant music. To begin, the artist chalks his design onto the metal. Chisels, dies and a large hammer are used to cut and shape the piece, giving it form and texture. When the highly intricate and physically demanding work is complete and the artist is satisfied with his work, he signs his name boldly with a small chisel and applies a clear, weather-proof coating. The result is a wonderful piece of handcrafted art.
Three birds is not a crowd in this artfully crafted nesting tree. It’s graceful design is timeless, a lovely accent in virtually any setting.
Worried that this sculpture may rust? Don’t be. A weathered patina isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but if that’s not the look you’re going for, take five minutes to apply a spray-on clear coat enamel once a year to keep your outdoor sculpture looking the same as the day you bought it.
It’s easy to hang your sculpture with just a few nails. Place the first nail within two design elements that are touching or notched. Then use a second and possibly a third nail, if the sculpture is large, to straighten and secure the piece against the wall. Just make sure that you don’t place a nail in an eye or a mouth. A viewer’s attention will go there quite naturally and therefore, directly to the nail. You don’t want that!
Fair trade is the name of the game – and that’s the only way we play.
Color variation from dark silver to rustic brown tones.
