Banksia wood

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Banksia

Banksia

The seed cone of Australian banksia. Its distinctive openings are retained in material for pens and decorative objects.

WOODWAY MAGAZINEBanksia seed cones have distinctive openings and are used for pens and decorative objects.

Three brown seed cones with open cavities.

Scientific name
Banksia spp.
Origin
Australia
Colour
Brown seed cone with openings
Characteristics
Distinctive openings · Seed-cone material
Suggested uses
Pens · Sculptural objects · Sculptural material

Colour, figure, knots and cracks vary even within the same species. Check photographs, condition and usable dimensions of the actual piece before ordering.