This piece has a very natural look so any "imperfections" have naturally occurred and are "Mother Natures" results. Smooth but uneven to the touch. BLACKENED AREAS ENCOMPASS GROOVES IN THE WOOD GIVING IT A UNIQUE FIGURE. THIS PONGA VASE CAME FROM A STORAGE FIND IN CALIFORNIA WHERE IT WAS STORED FOR 36 YEARS!
I LISTED THIS NEW AS NEVER USED: HOWEVER; IT IS "VINTAGE"! THIS IS A PROTECTED SPECIES LISTED IN APPENDIX 2 OF CITES. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.NO LONGER EXPORTED FROM NEW ZEALAND TO THE U. EXCEPT FOR AN OCCASIONAL USED ITEM. DRY FLOWERS ONLY, WET IF YOU PROVIDE AN INSERT.
CONFISCATED AN ESTATE PIPE WHICH THEY DEEMED RESTRICTIVE! S H I P P I N G.