This is a very pretty acorn shaped box made out of Madrone Burl (Arbutus menziesii) with Chechen (Metopium brownei) cap. Madrone is known as Strawberry tree, Madrona, or Madrone burl.  This is a unique Pacific hardwood that has pink & tan colors with an occasional red streak. Its burls grow almost exclusively underground.  The burl wood has subtle pattern, eyes and swirl. Madrone is one of the dense, hard local woods that I really enjoy. Capped with Chechen, also known as Chechem, Caribbean Rosewood and Black Poisonwood due to the urushiol in its bark, which can cause contact dermititis on one's skin when touched. Don't worry, only the sap is sinister, the timber is perfectly safe and is a highly valued wood in South America and West Indies. Of course, it is their rosewood equivalent: lustrous brown with darker streaks that polishes up to a satiny feel. 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): 2-1/4"x 3-1/8" 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
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