Small Tree of Life Wall Art, 17.25 Inches Round, Haitian Metal Artwork Decor, Celtic Family Trees, Modern Plaque, Handmade in Haiti, Fair Trade Certified
Brand: It's Cactus
Color: Dark black steel, browns and pewter tones. It changes depending on the lighting.
The “ Celtic Tree of Life” is a particularly poignant symbol in Haiti. Trees are a precious, though rapidly disappearing resource, where less than 1.5% of natural growth remains, due to deforestation. The culprits: poor land management practices and grinding poverty. Between land being cleared for subsistence farming - which constitutes two-thirds of Haitian labor activity - and wood being harvested to provide 70% of the nation’s fuel, the tropical forests of Haiti are virtually gone. The upshot is topsoil erosion amounting to 36 million tons annually, accelerated land degradation, silting lakes and waterways, increased greenhouse gases, and deaths numbering in the thousands due to mudslides when heavy weather strikes.
In its many renditions, the Tree of Life is a tremendously popular and iconic image. It has a timeless elegance, fits into many decorative schemes, and is naturally appealing. It’s easy to love.
The tree reflects natural lighting, color variation varies from medium to dark silver.
Handmade from Recycled Steel Drum Oil Barrels (NO MACHINES USED).
We offer a hand up, not a hand out to our artist partners in Haiti. Each sale of their metal sculptures represents a positive step toward a better life.
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