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Ambrosia Maple bowl 5 inches diameter X 2 3/4 inches high Ambrosia maple comes from regular soft maple trees that have been infested by the ambrosia beetle. The small beetle bores a network of tunnels and short galleries called cradles. A fungus is responsible for the black and gray streaks that accompany each tunnel and adjacent wood. The streaks add a unique look to this hardwood without affecting its structural integrity. This wood is mostly found in the central part of Eastern United States. Ambrosia maple typically has light yellowish white colored sapwood and heartwood, containing multiple streaks of color which stand out very clearly against the much lighter surrounding wood. The streaks of color are produced by the tiny ambrosia beetle, which leaves behind a fungal deposit as it tunnels through the wood. The amount of ambrosia streaking will vary slightly between blanks. Some pieces may contain light spalting or mineral stain. Item Nr: 10-954 $35.00 |
