Pink Ivory - Berchemia zeyheri

The grain is straight to irregular, while the texture is very fine. Pink Ivory sapwood is almost white, and the pink heartwood, after long exposure, tends to become orange-colored. Pink Ivory seasons very slowly and needs care to prevent checking. The timber is reported to be very strong and stiff. It is difficult to work with hand tools, but is an excellent wood for turnery and carving. It takes a high polish.

Source Region: Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa and scattering in other parts of southern Africa

**PLEASE NOTE: Pink Ivory pieces may have some minor discoloration or sapwood. In addition to our standard return policy conditions, all costs incurred to ship wood back to Atlas will be at the buyer’s expense. The wood cannot be machined in any way, and must have our stamp on it.