Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Oh Why, Oh Why



Paulownia tomentosa
(common names include princess tree ,foxglove tree, 
empress tree, or kiri)

Hollow Form 9" diameter x 11" tall

Total height with finial is 12-3/4"


Story behind the piece's name:

A man planted one of these trees
only to discover that it was a very invasive variety . . .




 . . . and as the tree grew faster and faster,
the man was heard to lament 
"Oh why, oh why, did I EVER plant that tree?!?!?!"



Laminated finial made with black limba and black veneer.







Additional Discovery


Hard Maple

Inspired by a Pima Native American Tray.

Tray is 12 1/2 " diameter and 1 3/4" tall.


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