This is a very pretty acorn shaped box made out of Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera) with Black Palm (Borassus flabellifer) cap.  Osage Orange is a hedge tree found in the Great Plains, from south Oklahoma to Northern Texas.  The name of the tree comes from the native Osage tribe and the aroma of the riped fruit.  It has nothing to do with the common citrus orange.  The wood is one of America's most colorful timber.  The bright yellow wood simmers and glows.  Here, I have a highly figured piece with swirly grain and nice colormix. The Black Palm cap adds contrast and visual complexity to this eye-catching acorn.

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): 1-7/8" x 2-3/4"

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