This is a very pretty acorn shaped box made out of true Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergia negra) with Brazilwood (Guilandina echinata) cap. Two most important timbers Brazil has to offer are combined here in this acorn. The commercially extinct Brazilian Rosewood is the highly coveted timbers for guitar making. Brazilwood, also known as Pernambuco, is the wood of choice for violin bows. It is also the tree that give rise to the country of Brazil. This is the only instance when a country was named after a tree. The export of these two woods have been banned. What left now are small stashes here and there, or reclaimed stumps.
I was visiting a small fishing village in Southern Mexico. While we stopped at a small hut on the beach for some fresh coconut juice, I noticed that all the column supporting the hut were made from reddish, knobby tree trunks with lots of character. Impressed, I asked the owner what type of tree those were. She said: Brazil. I asked: spelled like the country Brazil?. She nodded. I wasn't into woods then yet, and thought it was the Brazil Nut tree that produce the familiar nut. Now, I realized that I have seen great treasure that day!
A nice box for your valuables. The screw-on cap makes this nature inspired box extra special and ensures that your content is secured, good for jewelry, keepsake... Through the ages, people has given out acorns as a symbol of prosperity and luck. This one is a unique gift.
Dimension (largest diameter x height): 1" x 1-1/2"
PLEASE READ:
-- 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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