Handmade Haitian Art, Mermaid Voodoo Sculpture, Meteal Folklore Decor 11x36in

Artist Profile- Tunis Dixon

First we met Eugene, then Eddy and now Tunis Dixon, the youngest brother in a very talented family of artists. Tunis is coming into his own with an innovative style that is clearly influenced, though not overtaken by his older siblings. Voodoo looms large in his imagery, with androgenous saxophone-playing fish people, rooster women, and moon-faced couples spearheading his repertoire and veves puncuating each piece. His detailed execution and wildly imaginative use of cultural symbolism make him an artist to watch. His star is on the rise!

This metal sculpture is meant for display indoors or out, but if you choose to display yours outside, be aware that the protective, weather-proof coating will wear off over time. To keep your sculpture looking just like it did the day you bought it, take five minutes once a year to apply a spray-on clear enamel coating.

A few nails and a hammer are all you'll need to hang your sculpture. Look for a place where the design is joined or notched and put the first nail there. Use a second and possibly a third nail, if the piece is large, in other joined or notched design elements within the sculpture to straighten and secure it to the wall. The nails will "disappear" with the piece. Simple as that.

Fair trade isn't just a good idea - its the way we do business.

We offer a hand up, not a hand out to our artist partners in Haiti. Each sale of their metal sculptures represents a positive step toward a better life.

The center of Haitian metal sculpture is the village of Croix-des-Bouquets, where the clanging sound of hammers striking chisels is a constant music. To begin, the artist chalks his design onto the metal. Chisels, dies and a large hammer are used to cut and shape the piece, giving it form and texture. When the highly intricate and physically demanding work is complete and the artist is satisfied with his work, he signs his name boldly with a small chisel and applies a clear, weather-proof coating. The result is a wonderful, fair trade piece of handcrafted art.