Crafts CouncilDirectoryUrban Wood by Masuma RahimLignum Vitae VesselAboutLignum vitae ('tree of life)' is native to Central and South America and is amongst the hardest and heaviest of all wood species. It is a naturally oily wood, which means that it polishes well, but its age made it challenging to turn. It is a protected species, and this form was turned from a reclaimed crown green bowling ball. It is this provenance - many years of hard use! - that give this piece its superficial cracks. It has been finished in wax. Dimensions: 12cm x 10cmUrban Wood by Masuma RahimLondon, EnglandLignum Vitae Vessel, Photo: Timi OladejiLignum Vitae Vessel, Photo: Temi OladejiLignum Vitae VesselAboutLignum vitae ('tree of life)' is native to Central and South America and is amongst the hardest and heaviest of all wood species. It is a naturally oily wood, which means that it polishes well, but its age made it challenging to turn. It is a protected species, and this form was turned from a reclaimed crown green bowling ball. It is this provenance - many years of hard use! - that give this piece its superficial cracks. It has been finished in wax. Dimensions: 12cm x 10cmUrban Wood by Masuma RahimLondon, EnglandLignum Vitae Vessel, Photo: Timi OladejiLignum Vitae Vessel, Photo: Temi OladejiMore from Urban Wood by Masuma RahimProjectAfrican Walnut VesselProjectBurr Brown Oak BowlProjectLive Edge Yew BowlProjectVase TrioProjectCandle and Incense Burner CollectionProjectFlamed Beech Platter