Description

Here is a rare Pink Ivory Wood bowl, it measures about 1 inches in diameter and 1 inches tall. The cost is $60 and shipping is included with the price. This miniature bowl is expertly crafted and is a generational keepsake. Start collecting different woods in the form of Bowls, I offer miniature bowls made from over 57 different woods from Hawaii and around the world, and growing.

The Pink Ivory tree (Berchemia zeyheri) is a rare hardwood species from Southern Africa, known for its striking, pale to deep pink heartwood. Historically, it was a sacred and exclusive wood for African royalty, particularly the Zulu people. Today, it is a prized but difficult-to-work material for wood turners, carvers, and artisans creating high-end items like knife handles, pool cues, and jewelry boxes due to its density, hardness, and ability to take a high polish.

Uses and Working Properties

High-End Woodworking:

It is sought after for fine woodworking, decorative items, and inlays.

Difficult to Work:

Its density makes it very strong, stiff, and difficult to work with hand tools.

Good for Polishing:

Despite its difficulty, it takes a very high polish, making it ideal for detailed work

Sustainability

Careful Harvesting:

The tree is now carefully harvested and sustainably maintained, with very limited permits issued for felling.

Protected:

The tree populations are carefully protected to ensure their long-term survival.