Psithurism (from the Greek word ‘whisper’) is the sound of the wind in the trees. This special bowl was turned from a burl surrounding a branch of the Cedar of Lebanon that once stood at Tyler Arboretum where many people enjoyed its whispering.

Cedrus Libani is the oldest recorded tree in human history, first mentioned more than 45 centuries ago. While Adam & Eve’s apple tree may have more notoriety, the Cedar of Lebanon has much more prominence overall - referenced 72 times in the bible according to Google. The historic Cedar of Lebanon at Tyler Arboretum had to be removed in December of 2021 due to its declining health. Tyler’s staff graciously saved portions of the tree for us.

Approximately 7” in diameter x 6.5” tall with all its original cracks, crevices and character. Finished with Betty’s board butter (beeswax & food safe mineral oil). Movement in the wood is considered normal. Clean with a damp cloth. Dry immediately. Re-oil occasionally.