Pink Ivory Wine Stopper Set (2)


Item Number: 331

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $70

Online Close: Apr 2, 2011 9:00 PM EDT

Bid History: 8 bids - Item Sold!


Description

Bring the treasure of Zulu chief into your home with this Pink Ivory winestopper set.

Pink Ivory from southern Africa is a treasured and sacred wood of Zulu chiefs, varying in color from pink to red. At one time, it was said to be rarer than diamonds. The wood grows in various parts of Southern Africa, and takes hundreds of years to reach a size suitable to make a bowl.

Special Instructions

All wood materials are acquired through suppliers who follow certified sustainable forestry practices.


Each stopper stands a total of 4 3/4" tall, and the turned tops are 1 1/4" in diameter at the widest point.


 

Donated by

John Regan