This is a very pretty acorn shaped box made out of Indian Banyan (Ficus benghalensis) with Red Palm (Cocos nucifera) cap. From SE Asia, these are timbers of spiritual and secular important. Banyan is the national tree of India and Bangladesh.  Considered the tree of immortality, the sacred Banyan has important cultural and religious roles in many SE Asian traditions.  Lord Buddha is believed to have sat under a Banyan tree for seven days after attaining his enlightenment. On the practical side, Red Palm, or the common Coconut, is a species of great economic important for the region. All parts of the tree can be utilized for this and that. I, in particular, like the fresh juice from young nuts and hard wood from old trees. BTW, climbing a coconut tree is really a great recreational activity. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom...

This is a nice box for your valuables. The screw-on cap makes this box extra special and ensures that your content is secured, good for jewelry, keepsake... Thought the ages, people has given out acorns as a symbol of prosperity and luck. This one is a unique gift for the "hard to give" people on your list!

Dimension (largest diameter x height): 2" x 3"

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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