This Sugar Maple healed knot follows an open cavity that developed around the injured knot. The interior remains free of coloured inlay, allowing the pale grain and the contours of the opening to define the form.

Along the perimeter, retained bark creates a dark, irregular boundary between the carved surface and the original exterior. The contrast is simple but deliberate: smooth interior, rough exterior, and an opening left visible rather than concealed.

Species
Sugar Maple

Scientific Name
Acer sacharrum

Estimated Age
20-30 Years

Origin
Laurentian Forest, South-eastern Ontario

Formation
Knot Burl

Natural Occurrence
Uncommon

Growth Characteristics

• Anomalous Shape
• Open Cavity

Chatoyancy
Moderate

Wood Treatment
None

Metal Inlay
None

Gemstone Inlay
None

Epoxy Inlay
None

Epoxy Transition
None

Final Surface
3000 Grit

Finish
Pure Tung Oil & Renaissance Wax

Finish Feel
Natural / Tactile

Exterior Style
Intact Bark

Completed Form
Sculpture

Year Created
2026

Scale
Small

Weight
160g

Dimensions (L x W x H, inches)
6 x 4.5 x 1.25

Provenance
Nordkraft No. 028

Status
Available