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: 13" Width (widest): 7/8" Type of Wood: Birch Weight: 40 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 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. Its form was finished and it received its first coat of dye on Halloween. The wand was completed at the full moon. This wand received multiple coats of Tung oil for long-term protection and was finished with a museum grade wood wax. Comes with a Burgundy velvet 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 A unique wand for someone wanting an easy to handle wand and who appreciates the virtues of Birch. SOLD wand-frj-172Regular price: $39.95Sale price: $37.50 See Other Magic Wands Your Privacy Assured Secure Online Ordering Money-Back Guarantee BattyShopper is a division of RobRose Net, Inc.