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African Ebony Wood Carvings

African ebony wood is an exceptionally dense and beautiful wood found only in the Sahara desert regions of Africa. Its exceptional density not only makes it very heavy, but also gives it an incomparable sheen when polished. Ebony heartwood is one of the most intensely black woods known, it also has a very high density (it is one of the very few woods that sink in water). African ebony wood has a fine texture and ability to polish very smoothly, which has made it very valuable as an ornamental wood. Because of the high value and heaviness of this wood, only the master carvers of Africa are able to use it for their craft. The carvers use simple hand tools to produce the works of art sold here at Acacia Wood Carvings. In ancient days, the royalty of Persia and India would travel to West Africa to find ebony wood to use for scepters, sculptures and drinking chalices. Ebony wood has a long history of use with carved pieces having been found in ancient Egyptian tombs. The word “ebony” derives from the ancient Egyptian culture. Ebony normally is brown on the outside of the tree, and black on the inside. Each piece has its own special beauty.

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Ebony Massai Couple (Set of 2)  

Ebony Massai Couple (Set of 2)

SKU: DSAI-A-E505

Experience the culture of the renowned Massai people with these hand-crafted ebony Masai busts. These statues come in a set of 2.  8.5" tall. Made in Tanzania.

 

PRICE:  $63.99 $54.39

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