Carbis Bay Cankered Ash no. 27

Made from a piece of branch wood from a heavily Cankered (the result of a non fatal fungus in the tree) Ash tree. 

I was lucky enough to be offered all of the wood from this tree that was marked for felling due to property development on its land. It was sad to see such a beautiful tree have to be taken down, but at least I am able to transform the wood into something more than firewood. 

This bowl displays the battle scars of this trees lifetime beautifully. With grain that shifts in all directions where the tree has grown around the infection and healed, leaving holes and wonderful shapes that make each piece unique and full of character. Not to mention the intricate colours in this particular bowl which are a result of the spalting process this section was subjected to during its seasoning process. 

Dimensions (approx)

Width : 295mm (11 1/2”)
Height : 80mm (3”)

Finished with Loxkin pure natural hemp oil and beeswax.