Description
Such a sweet story can be imagined looking at these two kitties cuddling under a leafy tree. Are they a young couple, taking respite from the summer sun and contemplating their future together? Are they parents happily watching their kids frolic and play? Or are they a devoted long-time pair, savoring a late summer afternoon in the shade of the tree they planted when they first married? We don't know, but we do know that they are a representation of love and shared connections, and their spirit will enrich your own.
Measures 23" in 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. 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.
