African Blackwood with Quartz

Used for the manufacturing of musical instruments from Senegal to Eritrea,  African Blackwood was imported and used in Ancient Egypt thousands of years ago. African Blackwood is often cited as one of the most expensive woods in the world. The tree grows slowly, and is generally small and gnarly once mature. The boards able to be made from the tree are narrow, with the occasionally large clear sections.

Steven Potts began turning wood about 14 years ago after being inspired by a local artist in the North Georgia Mountains. Each of Steven’s pieces takes about 3 months to complete. As a child, he searched for and collect rocks- now, he marries minerals and wood together to create beautiful works of art. Steven uses exotic and unusual domestic woods to make his unique artwork, incorporating classical shapes, sculptural designs, tints, inlays, and the natural forms found in the wood. The finish used on his pieces will not crack, but move as the wood moves, insuring the sculpture will last a lifetime.