*** Trade Name *** Pink Ivorywood
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Latin Name: Rhamnus zeyheri

Origin: South Africa, Zulu protected.

Character: Rarer than diamonds, this is the royal wood of the Zulu’s and may be cut only by royal family members. This very fine, tight grained wood is rich pink to mauve in color with some figure of black streaking in spots.

K/D A/D A/D 10 yr.

Working Properties: Finishes to a smooth, hard, lustrous surface, actually resembling pink ivory. Works easily, takes a high polish.

Uses: Turnings, jewelry, fine furniture, inlay, boxes, handles, specialty items, collectors

Dimension: Cut in various sizes

Stock: Limited

Price: From $28.00 lb                      Price varies with grade                                 ( back to timber directory )