This is a mini pendant box made out of Camatillo (Dalbergia congestiflora) with Lignum Vitae (Guiacum officinale) cap. Camatillo is a true rosewood species with a beautiful deep purple color and darker streaks.  It is one of the rarer rosewood since the tree never grow very big.  The wood is extremely fine and a pleasure to work with. It is a species that I actively hoarding. Genuine Lignum Vitae is quite famous for being "the densest wood in the world". The wood is also believed to have medicinal properties in its resins and chips; "Lignum Vitae" is Latin for "Wood of Life." True Lignum is now rare and expensive. I particularly like this combination of timbers.

This pretty pendant has a tiny secret compartment for very small daily pills or memorial keepsake. The screw-on cap ensures that your content is secured, yet can be easily accessed. If you want a permanent seal, apply a very small amount of wood glue to the thread before closing.

Dimension (largest diameter x height): 9/16" x 1-1/2"

-- All wood turned items were hand made and/or hand threaded on a lathe. Hardwood threaded inserts were used for woods that do not accept threading well.
-- The item was sanded to 1200 grid for a mirror finish and sealed with a food-safe varnish, if applicable. For hard, fine grained wood with a natural shine, only wax and oil was applied.
-- Each piece offered is a unique item. The design may be repeated but the dimension and wood combination, and or decorative accent will be different
-- Artist signature and catalog number will be inscribed on the item
-- I ship via USPS First Class mail (or Priority Mail if requested). Combined shipping is the highest shipping cost plus $2 for each additional item. Free shipping for 5 or more items purchased at the same time

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