Description

Brown Ivory Bowl Blank 8″ x 8″ x 3″

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″