Description

Brown Ivory Bowl Blank Brown Ivory (Berchemia Discolor) Also known as Ntacha from the local Sena language and also known as Birdplum. Imported from a sustainable source in Mozambique. Usually a well shaped tree, 7 to 20 m in height, occurring at low altitude open dry woodlands. The wood is a red brown which is faintly pink tinged, occasionally with a blackish streak. The texture is medium to fine and even. It sandpapers well and takes varnishes and oils well. It is a hard timber with an attractive grain but turns well and produces a good finish. Tool must be kept sharp. Also used for furniture. Size:- 8" x 8" x 3"