This is a very pretty acorn shaped box made out of Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) with Kou (Cordia subcordata) cap.  Native to North Eastern US,  Flowering Dogwood is the state tree of Missouri and Virginia.  The mass blooming of Dogwood in Spring is a sight to remember.  The wood has a nice pink tint with subtle coloration and is very hard and dense.  Hard enough that it was used to make golf club, mallet and butcher block, among other things.   Dogwoods, with its showy flower bracts and profused blooming are popular ornamental trees.  The wood, however, is not a commercial timber and only available occationally. Kou is also a rare wood from Hawaii with nice brown tone and fine grain.  The showy orange flowers of kou  are used as a lei flower.

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 2-1/2"

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
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