Ebony elephant Size(hxlxp): 8x7x4 inches.Weight: 2000 pounds.Origin: Mombassa (Kenya)
The heart of ebony wood is one of the most intensely wood known black; combined with its very high density (it is a rare wood that runs in water), the fine texture, and the ability polishing smoothly, have made him a wooden ornamental very high value. The ebony wood dates back to ancient Egypt, where pieces were placed in Egyptian tombs (the word "ebony wood" drift "hbny Egyptian" antique). In the late 16th century, boxes for trade purposes luxury were made of ebony wood in Antwerp. The hardness dense lent itself to the frames of images or allegorical scenes taken from classical or Christian history. More recently, such boxes were made in Paris, where their manufacturers have become notorious as cabinetmakers. Some modern uses small sizes can be found particularly in musical instruments, like the keys of piano and harpsichord, violin, oboe, guitar, and the chimes. Forests ebony who in the past have covered large spaces have shrunk substantially as a result of rapid urbanization. It is a rare woods, and whose trade is controlled, see export bans for some countries.
