Brand: Global Crafts

Color: Octopus

Features:

SPRAWLING OCTOPUS IN RELIEF: The octopus fills the panel, arms curling to the edges with suckers and mantle raised from behind by hammer and punch. Embossing does the work here rather than paint, so the piece carries shadow and movement across the wall as daylight shifts through the room, and each individual hammer mark stays visible up close.
RECYCLED STEEL, UNFRAMED: Cut from recycled steel drum sheet, the panel measures 24 in long by 24 in wide and about 0.2 in thick, weighing close to 1 lb. It hangs unframed, so the cut silhouette reads straight against your wall color and the negative space between the arms becomes part of the composition. Indoors, dusting is all the upkeep it asks.
HANGING THE PANEL: Check the back first, as many pieces include a hang tab, and if yours does not, the cutouts built into the design take a nail cleanly. At this size, two small-head nails are normally enough, positioned from the top or through the middle. Set them where the design is dense so the heads disappear into the pattern rather than across an open arm.
NAUTICAL ROOMS AND COVERED PORCHES: The nautical theme anchors a coastal living room, a bathroom, a stairwell landing or a covered patio, and at this scale one panel is enough to carry a wall on its own. Pair it with rope, rattan and weathered timber, or hang it against deep navy or plaster white for the sharpest contrast between metal and ground.
HAITIAN WORKSHOP HERITAGE: In Croix des Bouquets, outside Port-au-Prince, generations of metalworkers have turned spent barrels into art, and the sound of hammers carries down the street all day. As a member of the Fair Trade Federation, Global Crafts places orders that let those workshops plan ahead, pay agreed rates and pass the practice on.

Part Number: HMDOCT1

Details: When you visit Croix des Bouquets, the area of Port-au-Prince renowned for Haitian metal art, you are greeted by the rhythmic sound of hammers shaping steel into detailed works of art. Skilled artisans transform recycled steel drum sheets, once used to hold oil and other liquids, into striking metal wall art entirely by hand. Each cut, emboss, and painted finish reflects generations of craftsmanship, and many artists sign their work on the back, leaving a subtle raised signature visible on the front. This rectangular octopus wall sculpture showcases a traditional nautical design with intricate embossed details that bring movement and texture to your space. Crafted from durable metal and finished by hand, it measures 24 in. L x 24 in. W and approximately 0.2 in. H, making it a bold focal point for a living room, patio, or covered outdoor area. Designed for indoor or outdoor display, this unframed hanging sculpture mounts easily on the wall and adds coastal character and artisan charm to both classic and contemporary decor.

EAN: 0640746047541