Description
With flowing crown-like braids embellished with bows and a soul-searching gaze, this mesmerizing young lady displays a regal yet innocent countenance, exuding both courage and vulnerability. An inspiring accent for any room or garden.
- 33" diameter
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. Unpainted works may 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 (such as Krylon crystal) every 18 to 24 months.
