This is a very special mushroom shaped box made out of American Holly (Illex opaca) stalk with Edible Fig (Ficus carica) cap. This is another species of mushroom, grown from a small branch of fig from my yard.  When I salvaged the log, I was very skeptical about fig wood, the wood looks very spongy.  But after a year+ drying, the bark remains tight, the wood looks solid, so I gave it a try.  Here it is, a respectable mushroom cap with decent threads and interesting color. The shallow cracks on the cap were filled with black resin for added accent.

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): 2" x 2-1/4"

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-- All wood items were hand turned 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 were 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, if possible
-- 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
-- CA sale tax applies (9.25%) for shipping to CA address