http://missionpossible.etsy.com Recent listings from missionpossible. en-us Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:11:07 -0500 Etsy, Inc. 15 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34139262 <img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_155x125.101243700.jpg" /><br /> $25.00<br /> The manger set is made of a coconut and 14 clay figures all carved and hand painted by one family in Haiti. One man, his wife and father in law and son construct these unique manger sets. The coconut building and all the figures of Jesus and the gang fit into a cotton sack with a drawstring for storage.<br />Because of our purchases at MISSIONPOSSIBLE the educational expenses of the four children of this Haitian family have been met for the past two years.<br />This is a gift that will keep on giving. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34139262 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:20:36 -0500 25.00 http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_155x125.101243700.jpg new 7 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8182306 <img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.15055818.jpg" /><br /> $35.00<br /> Wow! This artist spent a L O N G time beading this unique eyeglass holder. The mermaid is made of all tiny round beads and the background is made of golden glass cylindrical beads. The bead work is tight and secure.The mermaid comes complete, with her comb! Glasses are not included. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8182306 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:25:52 -0400 35.00 http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.15055818.jpg new 1 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10305198 <img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.21987243.jpg" /><br /> $120.00<br /> More beautiful works from the most famous steel drum artist in Haiti! They measure approximately 23.5 inches in diameter. Each sculpture has birds resting in the branches of the trees of life. Thousands of embossed areas decorate these pieces making them one of the more outstanding examples of steel drum artistry. Each piece is unique and handcrafted without the use of power tools.<br />This particular piece is round but we also have square and rectangular pieces of the tree of life.<br />Once more we see the Haitians using recycled goods for art. The process begins with an empty oil drum. The top and bottom are separated from the drum and a cut is made down one side. The drum is hammered and rolled until it is relatively flat. The surface of the oil covered metal is cleaned. The artist draws the images which will later be cut, hammered, tooled and polished to render incredible works of art .<br />When in the community where these lovely pieces are made I enjoy closing my eyes ,listening and becoming lost in the symphony of hammers and chisels as ART HAPPENS! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10305198 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:25:52 -0400 120.00 http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.21987243.jpg new 4 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10812379 <img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.23641294.jpg" /><br /> $50.00<br /> There are places in Haiti where a car cannot pass because of the market commotion. People sit down in the middle of the streets with their baskets of produce to sell.<br />In this scene a small group of vendors are out in the open waiting to turn produce into money.<br />Painting measures 19&quot; x 21&quot;. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10812379 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:25:52 -0400 50.00 http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.23641294.jpg new 1 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8056889 <img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_155x125.14640153.jpg" /><br /> $15.00<br /> This is a delightful Christmas ornament made from a steel drum and hand painted.<br />Caribbean Santa! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8056889 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:25:52 -0400 15.00 http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_155x125.14640153.jpg new 1 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7347218 <img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.12342919.jpg" /><br /> $95.00<br /> This is an unusual painting for Haitian artists. This artist has taken us away from the sunshine without taking away the beauty of a Haitian day. The setting is a mountain village with colorful houses sitting close to one another.The mountains dominate as villagers move in the rain without umbrellas or rain gear. The colors are brilliant but subdued by the rain drops. Cool purples, blues, pinks and more!<br /><br />The painting measures 20&quot; x 24&quot;.<br /> http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7347218 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:25:52 -0400 95.00 http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.12342919.jpg new 1 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10309207 <img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_155x125.21989129.jpg" /><br /> $65.00<br /> The Haitian artist pulls us into a crowded day at the market. Women and men going in all directions with chairs to sell. It is a common site to see women with jugs of water, animals, produce and chairs on their heads walking the paths of Haiti.<br />This painting measures 20&quot;(width) and 25&quot; in height. The colors are rich and vibrant like the people of this beautiful island. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10309207 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:25:52 -0400 65.00 http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_155x125.21989129.jpg new 1 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8211427 <img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_155x125.15139096.jpg" /><br /> $75.00<br /> The steel drum artists really have my attention. These wonderful workers take literally weeks to produce one item. They are recycling discarded oil drums into some of the most unique and classic art on the island of Hispanola. When I visit the steel drum community I enjoy standing with my eyes closed and listening to the &quot;stomp&quot; rhythms that occur when this art is created. Hammers and saws singing while steel is converted into timeless collectors&#39; dreams.<br /><br />This cross measures 17 &quot; high by 11&quot; across. There is a second cross attached to the bottom of the primary cross with a jump ring measuring 5&quot; by 3&quot;. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8211427 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:25:51 -0400 75.00 http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_155x125.15139096.jpg new 1 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28671238 <img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.82920587.jpg" /><br /> $395.00<br /> A vibrant sequin tapestry of a set of identical twins.<br />Candles beside and between the siblings signifying the light of Christ and the light of Haiti. Each twin is adorned with a compass symbolizing individual direction and decision making.<br />Interesting that the artist connects these two by having each wear half of an antennae set.<br />In Haitian culture having twins is a special gift from God and brings good luck to the family.<br />30&quot; tall and 28&quot; wide http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28671238 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:57:12 -0400 395.00 http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.82920587.jpg new 1 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28667116 <img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.82855259.jpg" /><br /> $350.00<br /> This tapestry is made completely of sequins. It took the artist 35 days to create this piece. This incredibly vibrant tapestry tells a wonderful story of faith and strength.<br />The bull is the national symbol for strength and solidarity in Haiti. We see a large head of a bull in red centered in the tapestry. There are two candles symbolizing the light of Christ and the light of Haiti. Above the head of the bull is a large masonic G symbolizing God and His power over the strength of the bull and over all of life. There are 6 compasses in the tapestry which symbolize guidance.<br />This sequined tapestry is unique and powerful. It measures 23&quot; by 24&quot;. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28667116 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:23:14 -0400 350.00 http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.82855259.jpg new 1