Description
This gentle kitty is thrilled with his little visitor! A charming scene for hanging on your home or garden wall, our kitty is decorated with a hand-cut floral pattern and holds a perky butterfly with a hammered relief design. His curiosity fuels his happiness, a reminder to treasure the wonder of nature and let it bring joy to our lives.
Measures 17.5" x 13.25"
These pieces are crafted in Haiti using repurposed metal, the artisans following in the footsteps of renowned Haitian blacksmith and artist George Liataud. Liataud pioneered this art form in the mid 1950s, using steel oil drums, railway spikes, and flattened tin sheets to fashion imaginative representations of animals, mermaids, humans, and spiritual forms. As is the tradition, the design is first chalked onto a flattened steel oil drum, then cut out by hand with a mallet and chisel. Some are left plain to be used inside, or outside where they will patina over time. If patination is not desired, outdoor pieces can be sprayed with a clear coat every 18 to 24 months. Other works are painted in vibrant colors, to be used indoors only.
