Ancient Swamp Kauri Stump Piece with Natural Kauri Gum – Woodturning & Art Timber

Description

Material details

Auction item number

SI0218102026

Dimensions / estimated weight

80x20x8cm

Condition / finish

Dried /unfinished

Unearthed

2010–2012

Estimated carbon age

45,000 ± 1,500 years BP (seller estimate)

Milling statement

7-01-02416

Material registration

Not yet

Location

Kumeu, Auckland

Optional AncientKauri.org registration is available after purchase for an additional NZ$100. It is not included in the auction or Buy Now price.

Seller-supplied age estimate. A laboratory report for this individual piece has not been supplied.

Material description

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Ancient Swamp Kauri Stump Piece with Natural Kauri Gum – Woodturning & Art Timber One distinctive piece of genuine New Zealand Ancient Swamp Kauri, cut from a stump slab, with an irregular outline and substantial deposits of original kauri gum still attached. Its natural form, grain and gum features offer creative possibilities for woodturning artists, sculptors and makers of decorative objects. This listing is for one unfinished timber piece only. Timber Details * Species: Genuine New Zealand Ancient Swamp Kauri * Origin: Northland, New Zealand * Dimensions: Approximately 70cm long × 20–30cm wide × 8cm thick * Weight: 4.6kg * Moisture content: Approximately 12% MC * Features: Irregular stump form with original kauri gum attached * Milling Statement: #7-01-02416 — subject to confirmation for this piece * Unearthed: [Insert confirmed recovery date] * Carbon age: [Insert applicable carbon-dating result and reference] Ancient Timber, New Possibilities Recovered from Northland peat swamps, Ancient Swamp Kauri has been preserved underground for tens of thousands of years. Its distinctive grain, natural colour variations and kauri gum give every piece its own character. Cut from a stump slab, this piece provides a starting point for a unique sculpture, display object, woodturned creation or other creative woodworking project. Drying & Condition Dried to approximately 12% moisture content and ready for further processing. Allow the timber to acclimatise to your workshop before machining or finishing. Supplied unfinished, with natural irregularities. Cracks, checks, cavities, gum veins and colour variations may be present. Attached kauri gum may be brittle and requires care during handling and machining. Suitability for a particular turning or carving project should be assessed before use. Further sanding, shaping, stabilising or finishing may be required. Local Pickup & New Zealand Delivery * Pickup: Kumeu, Auckland * Estimated nationwide parcel freight: NZ$50–$100 Overseas Orders The following estimated charges are additional to the timber purchase price: * Processing — simple sanding and oil finishing: NZ$200–$300 * Export packaging: Approximately NZ$100 * International parcel freight: NZ$100–$200 * Export handling: NZ$100 * Optional AncientKauri.org registration: NZ$100 Estimated additional export costs: NZ$500–$700, or NZ$600–$800 including optional registration. Final costs depend on the destination, packed dimensions, weight and processing required. Overseas orders are subject to confirmation of applicable export and destination import requirements before dispatch.

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