Haitian Life Designs - Steel Drum Metal Art Wall Decor
Haitian Art for the art collector. Handcrafted Haitian metal drum art wall hangings - Outdoor decor
Haitian country life is depicted in these hand crafted metal art wall hangings. Farm scenes, joyous musical celebrations, and general family life. These outstanding metal art pieces are hand cut from flattened 55 gallon steel drums and sculpted into amazing works of art. Very unique art designs for your home decor.
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See lower part of this page for photos of Rara bands in Haiti.
Several of our Haitian metal pieces have Haitian Rara bands as their subject. This is a celebration prior to Easter where groups travel throughout the roads marching, singing and playing special home made musical instruments. Below are photos taken in Haiti of some of these Rara Bands.
Recycled 55 gallon steel oil drums form the “canvas” for the creation of these amazing works of art. To begin, the drums have the tops and bottoms removed, using a hammer and chisel. These ends are used for smaller metal art sculptures. The drum is then stuffed with dried sugar cane or banana leaves and lit on fire to burn off any residue. When cool, it is flattened into a 34” x 72” metal work area. The design is now drawn on to the metal sheet with chalk. The artist proceeds to cut and hammer, with a chisel, the design onto the “metal canvas”. All of the details of the piece are sculpted into a beautiful Haitian art wall hanging. It is then coated with a clear finish to add warmth and luster to the artistic design and to prevent rusting. A real conversation piece for your home.
