Dimensions: 6” x 3” tall

About the tree

This 140 year old Sugar Maple was knocked over in a thunderstorm in Cumberland, Maine. As an arborist, I was called to clean up the tree since it was blocking the home’s driveway. We used the branches for firewood but salvaged the trunk. Hopefully there are some nice surprises ahead with this log but you never know until you get it on the lathe and see what it holds. 

Ambrosia maple is a hardwood known for the unique patterns left by the boring of ambrosia beetles when they inhabit the wood and lay their eggs. You can spot ambrosia by the straight black boring lines. They’re most prevalent in Sugar Maples but can affect any Maple variety. 

Care instructions

All bowls are made from locally sourced Maine wood, often spalted and salvaged. The forms and finishes therefore may have blemishes, cracks, and imperfections. Finishes are food-safe linseed oil and beeswax, and can be maintained with an occasional application of an oil of your choice.