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Gabriel Hoff

Chakte-Kok Round Bottom Box

Debuting a new species here, this classic round bottom box is turned from Chakte-Kok (Sickingia salvadorensis) It is one of only a few in the world that naturally displays a brilliant bright red color tone. The texture is very fine and it turns and sands really well. Box features include a true round bottom, chamfered rim, domed lid, curved sides, and a small base. Turned, hollowed and finished with abrasive wax. Size is 1 5/8" diameter x 1 3/4" tall. It is a beautiful wood, with unique streaks, colors and patterns!
An additional view....


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Another lovely box in my favorite style, Gabriel. My experience with Chakte kok is that it will lighten in color over time ... to a sort of tan color.
 

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