Exotic Makore Wood Bowl Wooden Bowl Number 7720
Bowl number 7720 is a hand turned bowl made from Exotic Makore. Each of my bowls are signed, numbered and dated (year). They are finished with a friction polish that's applied while still on the lathe.
This bowl measures 6" across and is 1 15/16" high
Makoro (Tieghemella heckelii) also known as Douka and Cherry Mahogany. Grows is Western and Middle Africa (from Sierra Leone to Gabon). Heartwood pink or reddish brown, sometimes with streaks of mild color variation. Yellowish sapwood can be two to three inches wide. Figured grain patterns (such as mottled or curly) are a common occurrence.
Uses included: Veneer, plywood, furniture, cabinetry, flooring, boatbuilding, musical instruments, turned objects, and other small wooden specialty items.
Bowls pictured is the bowl you will receive.