This is a very pretty acorn shaped box made out of Camatillo (Dalbergia congestiflora) with Mun Ebony (Diopsyros mun) cap. Camatillo comes from Central America where it is selectively logged by hand and harvested from the forest by mules in an environmentally friendly manner. The grain in this wood is often highly figured. The tree is relatively small, producing less heartwood than many other Rosewoods. This extremely rare Rosewood species holds its purple color better than any other Rosewood and is my favorite. Capped with Mun Ebony, another of my fave, this acorn is shaped like the nuts of Valley Oak, a California native.
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): 1-5/8" x 3"
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-- 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
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