If you're drawn to dark wands but are not ready for an exotic wood, perhaps this black Birch wand is the one for you? click photo for larger view Length, Overall: 11 1/2" Width (widest): 7/8" Type of Wood: Birch Weight: 30 grams Wandmaker: Frater RJ Many people are drawn to the darker wands. Perhaps you're one of them? If you want a black wand but aren't ready for the weight (or expense) of the dense wood wands, then this is the wand for you. With its smooth finish and excellent balance, this wand handles easily. You'll like the feel of this wand in your hand. Birch is the first tree to grow back after a natural disaster and the first tree to put forth its leaves in spring. Important to wildlife, bees and insects, is it any wonder the Birch is known as Queen of the Woods? This unique wand is handturned from a solid piece of Birch and with its form determined by the "call" of the wood itself. It's been painstakingly dyed to a jet black to give it the look of Ebony. It's received multiple coats of Tung oil for long-term protection and finished with a museum grade wood wax. Wand comes with a purple suede-cloth drawstring bag and is packaged in a handmade black box. Included is a packet of Birch shavings. Also includes a Wand Owner's Handbook and a numbered certificate of authencity. not shown For the person who appreciates the virtues of Birch but prefers a black wand. SOLD wand-frj-162Regular price: $29.50Sale price: $26.95 See Other Magic Wands Your Privacy Assured Secure Online Ordering Money-Back Guarantee BattyShopper is a division of RobRose Net, Inc.