Two Birds Metal Wall Art - 11 by 12 Inches - Croix des Bouquets Country Store The piece is carved from

The piece is carved from one piece of soapstone and is about 6 inches tall

The sheets are cut from steel drums colored by oil and other liquids the drums at one time held

Handcarved from a single piece of soapstone

The intricate carving of the handles gives the appearance of two thick twisted vines

Esther Kariuki is an independent artisan who

Two Birds Metal Wall Art - 11 by 12 Inches - Croix des Bouquets Country Store The piece is carved fromHaitian artisans hand cut and embossed from steel oil drums this 11 by 12 inch piece depicting two birds. With a high gloss varnish, this piece perfect for hanging indoors or out. Meet the Artisans When you visit Croix des Bouquets, the area of town known for Haitian metal art in the capital of Port Au Prince, you are met with a cacophony of tink, tink, tink as ball peen hammers strike sheets of steel. The sheets are cut from steel drums colored by