Ebony trees can easily take up to sixty years before they mature and deliver their beautiful black gold. And it is this maturity of the well aged wood that gives ebony its a rare and dense property that is so in demand by collectors and artists all over the world. But unfortunately it is this […]
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EBONY – COVETED BY ARTISTS AND CRAFTERS
At the museum the visitor spontaneously caresses the exquisite wooden sculpture; the rich smooth polished surface, like satin to the touch. The wood is Ebony – a most sought-after timber, growing in the rainforests of Asia, Africa and the Amazon region. A very hard wood, lending itself to a fine finish, render ebony ideal for […]