1 Ancient Mammoth Kauri Wood Turning Blank 1.5 " x 1.5" x 12", 100% super lightly coated in wax! Extracted from the bogs of New Zealand, this 2,000 to 50,000 year old wood has a very unusual and eerie iridescence to it when finished. I purchased this wood back about 10 years ago when they first became available in the USA from the company that extracted the giant logs, some much bigger than our giant Redwoods in the USA! Kauri trees still exist in New Zealand, but the fineness of the growth rings on the Ancient Mammoth Kauri are much much smaller and tighter and may contribute to its unique iridescence. A Pen size of turning square of regular new Kauri retails for about $1.50; whereas a pen size turning square of Ancient Mammoth Kauri retails for $6.50 each if and when you can get it! An Ancient Mammoth Kauri Wood Turning Blank like this one (1.5" x 1.5" x 12" )currently retails for about $135.00 from only 2 sources and not easy to find even at that crazy price! THIS IS THE EXACT ANCIENT MAMMOTH KAURI TURNING SQUARE YOU ARE BUYING AS SEEN IN THE PHOTOS. LOTS MORE EXOTIC WOOD SPECIES TURNING SQUARES TO BE LISTED IN THE COMING WEEKS FROM 3/4" x 3/4" up to 3" x 3" and from 6" to 36" long. I would be pleased to answer any questions/inquiries . 100% satisfaction or your money back and FREE SHIPPING ON THIS ONE! Thank you for looking.