garden stakes
handcrafted recycled steel drum happiness garden stake haiti
this playful garden stake decoration is a handcrafted original piece of haitian metal art made from recycled 55 gallon steel drums . it is created by artist wilson in the traditional fashion ; utilizing simple hand tools for both cutwork and detailing . br br b product features b ul li setting indoor or outdoor li li type wall decoration li li colors vary on each piece from pewter to grey to black li li materials recycled steel oil drums li li weather coated li li dimensions 11 inches wide x 29 inches high li ul br b story behind the art b br the art of handcrafting metal sculptures that has been handed down for several generations provides a sustainable living for over 100 families in a small village in haiti . the work begins with a recycled 55 gallon steel drum . the steel drum is prepared for the sculpture by removing the top stuffing it with dried banana leaves and straw and finally igniting it to burn off any residue and paint . once the barrel is cool it is pounded into a flat sheet sanded and prepared for the sculpture . the artist draws his intended design on the metal and begins his work with a hammer and chisel . br br a href http www.overstock.com cgi bin d2.cgisec iid 12756 & page staticpage & page id 2432 target blank span class links what is worldstock span a br br i the handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color size and design . if buying two of the same item slight differences should be expected . note color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen . br br imported i br