|
Large Macrocarpa Takahe Urns
Takahe - The flightless bird
This Takahe cremation urn is used to store the ashes of a loved one and is
handcrafted from the strong and durable Macrocarpa. Macrocarpas natural
habitat is limited to the peninsular of Point Lobos near Monterey in Southern
California also home of Radiata Pine and was introduced to New Zealand in the
1860's, planted mainly as shelter belts but occasionally as plantations. The
timber is a low to medium density softwood and has a large amount of heartwood
which is a golden brown honey colour. It has a moderately stiff strong timber
similar to New Zealand grown Douglas Fir and is one of the most naturally
durable exotic softwoods grown in here. The Macrocarpa is resistant to insects
and borer attack in its sawn form, its heartwood is rated moderately durable
and when dry will accept a variety of paints, oils, two pot resins and
varnishes. The nameplate provided can be stuck on the top of the urn or on the
side.
|