Peace Sign Plaque, World Peace, Decorative Wall Hanging Plaques, Authentic Upcycled Artwork from Haiti, Handmade, Indoor Outdoor,12 x 12 Inches
Brand: It's Cactus
Color: It is a varying color. A mixture and a blend of hues. dark black steel, browns and pewter tones. It
Categories: Home & Kitchen, Home Décor Products, Home Décor Accents, Sculptures, Wall Sculptures

In the village of Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti, the air rings with the sound of metal banging against metal. Workshops line the streets of the village and outside each are stacks of discarded 55-gallon drums awaiting transformation. To begin the process, the tops of the barrels are removed and the open barrel is stuffed with straw and dried banana leaves and then set ablaze. This burns out the residue and old paint and strengthens the metal. After the barrels have cooled, they are slit down the side, pried open, pounded flat and sanded down, giving the artist a smooth flat surface, much like a painter’s canvas. The artist chalks his design onto the metal and then, using a hammer and chisel, begins the work of cutting the sculpture and giving it form, detail and dimension. When he is satisfied with his results, he pounds his signature onto the sculpture and seals it with a protective, weather-proof finish. 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.

"All we are saying, is give peace a chance." You don't have to be a hippie to love the look of this beautiful symbol. Handmade and fair trade. How great is that?
Outdoor Recycled Garden Decor
Fair trade isn't just a catch phrase. It's the way we do business.
Color variations from dark silver to brown rustic tones.
It's Cactus Metal Art Haiti

Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 12 x 0.25 inches
Item Weight: 12 ounces
Manufacturer: It's Cactus
Country of Origin: Haiti
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Specifications: garden, indoor, outdoor, peace sign,
Batteries required: No
Import: Imported
Color: It is a varying color. A mixture and a blend of hues. dark black steel, browns and pewter tones. It changes depending on the lightinIt is a varying color. A mixture and a blend of hues. dark black steel, browns and pewter tones. It changes depending on the lightin See more
Brand: It's Cactus
Material: Metal
Theme: Love
Mounting Type: Wall Mount