the finish is presently just a coat of natural stain to block moisture absorption

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<br>the two pieces of paela in the rear are even prettier than they look here.  On the very left is a piece of ziricote that is shown below


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<br>two pieces of paela --- the one on the left is fronted by shedua (see below) and the one on the right is fronted by bocote.  The base is mahogany.

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<br>this is the shedua and it really shimmers beautifully in the light

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<br>a magnificant piece of ziricote that has these little tight ray flakes

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NOTE: this bowl has been finished and is now available on my bowl-sale site:  <a href="http://www.phinds.com/bowls/"><b>www.phinds.com/bowls/</b></a>

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Information on this specific bowl can be seen at: <a href="http://www.phinds.com/bowls/n030/index.htm"> <b>n030</b></a>


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