** Trade Name * Thuya Burr

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Latin Name: Tetraclinis articulata

Origin: Atlas Mountains of South Algeria. Purchased through Paris via Louisville, KY.

Character: This highly figured, an aromatic, fine textured burl grows underground as a root. A highly prized wood, we knew that its first use was during the Roman Empire. Traded by the Babylonians, prized by Emperors. The color ranges from golden brown to reddish brown with a pepper swirling of black "eyes" and black to brown streaks. The finished look is of an iridescent three-dimensional stone like quality. This tree is of the cedar family and gives a pleasant, soft

K/D A/D A/D 12 yr.

Uses: Turnery, sculptures, table tops, fine furniture, handles, boxes, collectors

Dimension: Slabs, slices, and blocks

Stock 5 slabs 3' x 5' Diameter / 1 slab 2' x 1.5' Dai. / 1 slab 2' x 3' Dai. / 2 slabs 1.5 x 2.5 Dai.

2 Lg. Blocks 7" x 12" x 30"

1 Burl End slab 6" thick 3' x 4' Diameter, assorted pieces and blocks