This is a very special mushroom shaped box made out of Willow Acacia (Acacia saligna) cap & Red Maple (Acer rubrum) stalk.   Red maple is the State Tree of Rhode Island and is best known for it's brilliant scarlet foliage in autumn. Considered a soft maple, the wood is nevetherless fine grain. Willow acacia is a very nice ornamental tree.  The long, narrow leaves sweep downward like that of a willow.  Bright yellow mimosa-like flowers cover the tree in bloom season.  The only problem is it litters a lot, dropping it's leaves, flowers, and seeds all over.  My sister got tired of mopping up after this tree and one fine day, decided to cut it down.  She gave me a few small branches and from those (with the help of my faithful lathe) a brand new species of mushroom sprouted.  What a large beauty! 

This threaded box can be used to hold small valuables...The screw-on cap ensured that your content is secured; also serves as a unique gift for nature lovers

Dimension (largest diameter x height): 5-3/8" x 8"

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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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