Jewelry Box in African Sapele & Bolivian Rosewood
Jewelry Box in African Sapele & Bolivian Rosewood
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Jewelry Box in African Sapele & Bolivian Rosewood

$ 120.00

DESCRIPTION

The name of this piece is Pod 1 The box dimensions are 6" wide, 4.5" high, 5.5" deep. Type of wood used in this piece is African Sapele with Bolivian Rosewood on the drawer front. The drawer is lined with suede material. There are no stains or dyes, rather only a protective finish, to enhance the natural wood color. Sapele: Sapele is a large rain forest tree from Africa. It is reported to grow to heights of 150 feet (45 m), with trunk diameters of 48 to 72 inches (120 to 180 cm). Boles are usually clear and cylindrical to heights of 80 to 100 feet (24 to 30 m). The sapwood is gray-pink or cream in color. The heartwood is pink when freshly cut, but it matures to a red-brown or purple-brown color. Tree is native to: The geographical range of Sapele is reported to extend from the Ivory Coast to the Cameroon, eastward through Zaire to Uganda. It is reported to be found in different forest types, including deciduous, evergreen, and transitional zones. Bolivian Rosewood Characteristics: Bolivian Rosewood, also known as Morado or Moradillo is an exotic and imported hardwood that is strikingly beautiful. It is sold as a substitute for Brazilian Rosewood and it is very difficult to tell the two apart. The wood has color variations from chocolate or violet-brown to violet streaked with black, often streaked with golden-brown. The grain is straight, sometimes wavy. The texture is medium to coarse and the wood is oily to the touch. Tree is Native To: Bolivia and Brazil.

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