Item Specifics:

Type: Wall sculpture, mixed metal assemblage

Subject: Sun / Stylized Face

Material: Welded metal rods/wire, hand-painted enamel

Origin: Likely Caribbean/Latin American folk art tradition (unconfirmed maker)

Size: 7" x 7"

Era: Vintage, handmade

Signed: No visible maker's mark

Mount: Wire hanging loop on reverse

Description:

Vintage handmade folk art wall sculpture — a stylized sun/face design constructed from individual welded metal rods radiating outward, hand-painted in yellow, deep maroon, green, and orange enamel. The center forms a bristled, fan-like "nose," flanked by crescent "eyes" and a smiling row of colorful painted spikes below.

This assemblage style — individual metal elements welded and hand-painted into a face or sunburst motif — is consistent with the recycled-metal folk art traditions of the Caribbean and Latin America (notably Haitian steel-drum artisans are known for closely related work), though the specific maker is not identified.

Shows genuine age and handmade character: visible solder joints, some paint wear/loss, and an aged patina on the unpainted reverse side (see photos).

A fun, one-of-a-kind conversation piece for eclectic, bohemian, or folk-art-focused decor.

Dimensions: 7" x 7"

Condition: Vintage/used condition — visible paint loss and patina consistent with age (see photos for exact condition