The Chinaberry tree. It
is native to Asia, but has been planted in the United states for years as a shade
and ornamental tree. It has freely
escaped its cultivation and to some considered a nuisance tree. Chinaberry is the only tree in North America
that is in the Mahogany family. These
two bowls are about 5 inches in diameter.
They have been highlighted with a small torch which makes the beautiful
grain more vivid. At the right angle the
wood is almost translucent. I really
like to work with chinaberry as the results are very rewarding.
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