423 Flame Boxelder Vase
- Wood
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8.5 x 6 in
(21.59 x 15.24 cm)
- $325
- Allen Money
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Available
This piece is made from Boxelder which is in the same family as maple trees. Boxelder however is quite a bit lighter in weight and not as strong as the more common maples. The red stain does not occur in all boxelder trees. Most likely it is produced by the tree’s natural defenses when wounded or invaded by boxelder beetles. It is thought that this compound is meant to inhibit the growth of fungus that commonly colonizes the tree after the beetles invade the wood.
- Collections: Allen Money at Muse Cabin