This listing is for One piece Natural "Rarity / Tree of Life"~Thuja Sutchuenensis Owl Wood carved figurine. It is drilled through the top and center. This listing is for the RANDOM SELECTED OWL shown in the photo.
Approx. weight 0.2 ozs = 5.67 grams & size 28x25x22 mm.
It is also known as the "tree of life" or "white cedar"
Thuya wood is a dense, aromatic hardwood that comes from the Thuya tree, a small evergreen conifer native to northwest Africa. It's known for its distinctive swirling patterns and reddish-brown color.
Characteristics:
Color: Thuya wood is usually golden brown to medium reddish brown.
Pattern: Thuya wood has a three-dimensional pattern of light and shade, with small dark "eye" formations.
Fragrance: Thuya wood has a pleasant, cedar-like fragrance.
Texture: Thuya wood has a fine texture and natural luster.
Uses:
Thuya wood is used for high-end furniture, knife handles, decorative boxes, veneers, inlays, and luxury furniture accents.
The fragrant oils from Thuya wood were used in religious ceremonies by the Ancient Greeks and Romans.
Origin:
Thuya wood is native to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. It can also be found in Malta and near Cartagena in southeast Spain.
Sustainability:
Thuya wood is a precious resource, and artisans have switched to creating smaller giftware items to preserve the trees.
Thuja wood has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of conditions, but there is little scientific evidence to support these uses.