Amboyna is technically not a distinct species, but is the name of the burl wood from any of the Pterocarpus species. Most commonly this is Narra (Pterocarpus indicus), but burl sections of …

John Dryden wrote a play, entitled " Amboyna or the Cruelties of the Dutch to the English Merchants", apparently at the behest of his patron who had been one of the chief negotiators …

Amboyna Burl, sourced from Southeast Asia, is a rare and exotic wood prized for its vibrant reddish-brown color, swirling grain, and intricate burl patterns. Dense and durable, it resists …

Amboina Massacre, execution that took place in Amboina (now Ambon, Indon.) in 1623, when 10 Englishmen, 10 Japanese, and one Portuguese were put to death by local Dutch authorities.

One of the most exotic burls of the world, used mostly for high-end veneers. This is the burl found on the dashboard of the Mercedes Mai Bock. The color is usually somewhere in the reddish …

Trials fascinate us because they present a single question — innocent or guilty. But trials can also be used to tell us about a particular society at a particular time. This project focuses on a …

Amboyna wood, often referred to as Amboyna burl or Padauk burl, is highly prized in woodworking and various luxury crafts due to its stunning appearance and unique burl patterns.