VTG Haitian Recycled Steel Metal Art Bowls Pair Hand Hammered Folk Repoussé For Sale

Striking pair of vintage hand-hammered metal art bowls crafted from recycled steel and richly textured with repoussé floral and figural designs. These large folk art dishes have a beautiful aged patina and bold dimensional texture, perfect for wall display or global-inspired décor.

Offered here is a matching pair of vintage hand-crafted metal art bowls made from hand-worked steel sheet.

These pieces are strongly consistent with the style and techniques of Haitian metal art, where artisans transform recycled steel into decorative objects using hammer and punch tools.

Each bowl features:

• Intricate repoussé botanical and organic motifs

• Dense hand-punched dot texturing

• Sculptural raised oval form in the center

• Hand-tooled decorative border along the rim

The designs are layered and lively, with leaf forms, fruit-like shapes, and abstract figures that create movement across the surface. Every mark is done by hand, giving each bowl a one-of-a-kind character.

These are substantial decorative pieces that work beautifully as:

• Wall art plaques

• Large statement centerpiece bowls

• Folk art décor in boho, eclectic, or global interior.

📏 MEASUREMENTS (Approx. Each)

• Diameter: 15 x 10 inches Oval

• Depth: about 2.5 inches

• Material: Hand-hammered steel (magnetic)

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🎨 CONDITION

Good vintage condition with natural age and patina.

• Surface oxidation and darkening consistent with age

• Light scratches and wear from handling

• No cracks or major structural damage

• Hand-made irregularities typical of folk metal art

The patina has been left intact to preserve authenticity and character.

🌍 STYLE NOTES

These bowls align closely with mid-20th-century Caribbean folk metal traditions, especially the well-known Haitian practice of transforming recycled steel into decorative art through repoussé techniques.

Comparable pieces are often categorized under:

• Haitian Folk Art

• Recycled Metal Art

• Global / Tribal Décor

• Mid-Century Handcrafted Wall Art

💡 DISPLAY IDEAS

• Hang as dimensional wall art

• Use as large decorative bowls (non-food use recommended)

• Layer into bohemian or world-travel inspired interiors

• Add texture to modern rustic or eclectic spaces

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