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AA Aaron's Akua Member Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Joined: Jul 09, 2004 Posts: 1596	AA Aaron's Akua Posted posted on Tue, Jan 18, 2005 1:37 PM Freddie, I had no luck finding a supplier of this wood either. I did find some interesting info on the "Wild Almond" tree, though: "Called pinari in Tamil, the wild almond's botanical name is Sterculia foetida, a tell-tale name for it gives off a very offensive odour when in flower: Sterculia from a word meaning dung and foetida meaning stinking" To avoid the stench, I think I'll try carving something a little more domestic for my replica. Maureen is going to send me some measurements & photos for reference.

Freddie, I had no luck finding a supplier of this wood either. I did find some interesting info on the "Wild Almond" tree, though:

"Called pinari in Tamil, the wild almond's botanical name is Sterculia foetida, a tell-tale name for it gives off a very offensive odour when in flower: Sterculia from a word meaning dung and foetida meaning stinking"

To avoid the stench, I think I'll try carving something a little more domestic for my replica. Maureen is going to send me some measurements & photos for reference.

Post #136196 by Aaron's Akua on Tue, Jan 18, 2005 1:37 PM