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.
This impressive African black panther statue is carved from a solid piece of ebony wood. It stands 14" tall and about 10 inches wide. The ebony wood is a very dark black color and so solid that it almost resembles stone. The details on the African panther are amazing, from the impressive large teeth to the intricately carved out paws and ears. The black panther is perched in a tree looking to pounce on its next victim.
An attention drawing piece for your African Decor.
These four figures are delicately hand-crafted with a detail that takes days of carving to create. Made from authentic ebony; the rarest, and most valued wood today. It is famous for its incredible sheen and density. Each figure is 11-12" tall. Made in Tanzania.
