Metal book end design, Haitian steel drum metal art, Outdoor Metal Art, Haitian metal art wall hanging, Recycled steel drum art, Metal Art, Haitian Art, Haitian Metal Art, Sunflower design

Pair of Bookends - Metal bookend measures 7 1/2" High x 5" wide

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Decorative metal book end is handcrafted from a 55 gallon recycled steel oil drum at our workshop in Port au Prince, Haiti.

One of the unique forms of Haitian art is the steel drum metal art. Large metal drums, once used for transporting oil or other products are recycled into the raw material of this particular art form.

Using recycled 55-gallon oil drums, the Haitian artist first removes both round ends of the drum and places these inside the cylinder along with dried banana or sugar cane leaves. This is then set on fire, to burn off any paint or residue. When cooled, the artist then cuts the round drum from top to bottom. The flattening process is a sight to behold, as one of the artists’ helpers will climb inside the drum and using all his weight, push with feet, legs, arms and shoulders to open it up. It is then pounded into a flattened "metal canvas" of approximately 3" x 6". With chalk, the design is drawn onto the metal sheet. Now, the real art work begins. 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.

All of the metal art pieces are handcrafted in my own workshop in Port au Prince, Haiti. The photos show some of the process of turning a recycled steel drum into a work of art for your home.

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* Tree & Bird Designs http://etsy.me/1OHF4IH

* Angels & Mermaids http://bit.ly/1YRO0xS

* Sun Designs http://etsy.me/1TtBnWh

* Crosses & Bible Scenes http://etsy.me/1SGKgf0

* Geckos – Butterflies – Fish Designs http://etsy.me/1ObsPQ3

* Haitian Life – Women – Ethnic Masks http://etsy.me/1RxmWBZ

* Numbers & Switch Plates http://etsy.me/1ONOwby

* Mirrors http://etsy.me/1Q8pJCl

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* Towel Hooks http://etsy.me/1NbGZR7

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Metal Art of Haiti - Both hand painted metal wall decor + Haitian Steel Drum metal art - Tropical Decor, Garden Art ...https://www.etsy.com/shop/MetalArtofHaiti

Haitian Metal - Displays our ethnic Haitian metal art, which has been hand cut from recycled steel oil drums and finished with finely detailed hammered work. These unique pieces can be seen at … http://www.etsy.com/shop/HaitianMetal

Tropic Accents – Brightly hand painted metal decorative home decor in a tropical theme. Tropical Fish, Gingerbread Houses, Geckos, Frogs and more …. https://www.etsy.com/shop/TropicAccents

Switch Plate Decor - Hand painted metal light switch covers. All hand cut from recycled steel oil drums in Haiti. A huge selection of tropical designs…. https://www.etsy.com/shop/SwitchPlateDecor

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