This unique, tabletop Nativity Scene features Mary, Joseph and Three Wisemen bringing gifts to Baby Jesus. There is a candle holder on the back to illuminate the detail in the piece. Handcrafted in Haiti by local artisans from recycled oil drums. Measures approximately 13 x 7 inches.

Product Features

• Type: Metal Art
• Colors: Metallic
• Materials: Metal
• Dimensions: 13" x 7"

Story Behind the Art:
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 oil and other liquids the drums at one time held. The process of turning sheets of metal into beautiful wall art is all done by hand, from cutting holes that become edges of trees and leaves, to accenting each lizard with a texture of scales, to painting or lacquering the final design. The artists are proud of their work, signing the pieces on the back side, leaving a raised, reversed signature on the front.

The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.

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