About this Piece

This woodburned acacia wood serving board features a mother and baby humpback. Kathryn burned this design by hand to accentuate the natural features of the wood grain. The back of the board is plain wood, and both surfaces can be used.

The board has been finished with a Canadian made food safe and nut free finish, incorporating vegetable oils and waxes. This board measures approximately 20” x 9” and has a wood paddle handle with a rope hang loop.

The board will be packaged with a ribbon and tag featuring care instructions, and shipped in eco friendly packaging.

About Acacia Wood

Kathryn works with mango and acacia wood because these woods are fast growing and sustainable hardwoods. This durable and dense wood has a lot of character in the grain.

These are one of a kind, handmade pieces made from natural wood. Most pieces will have small flaws, knots or tiny cosmetic cracks if you look very closely, but they’re durable and functional. Check photos carefully and message us for any clarifications.

Care Instructions

Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Condition the wood regularly by wiping with food safe mineral oil and a soft cloth. Small knife scratches can be sanded periodically, applying wood oil afterward.

Not recommended for prolonged immersion in water, dishwasher cleaning or storage outdoors.

About Shipping and Currency

This piece will ship from British Columbia, and all prices on the site are in US dollars. Shipping is free for all destinations in Canada or the United States, and no duty is charged on artwork, although local taxes may apply based on your destination.

Read more about the shipping and other policies here, or learn about our sustainability practices or work with nonprofits.

About this Species

Humpback Whale

Humpback whales are baleen whales that feed on plankton. They migrate huge distances every year, from the warm tropical waters where they breed and nurse their calves, to the cold, nutrient rich waters of BC and Alaska where they feed. Male humpback whales sing complex songs to females during breeding season.

The humpback population is recovering from historical whaling, and many more humpbacks exist in BC’s waters than they did a few decades ago. This increase in humpback whales’ numbers presents new risks for humpbacks, as they are vulnerable to boat collisions and entanglement in fishing gear. BC nonprofit MERS has been instrumental in monitoring humpbacks’ numbers by identifying and cataloguing each whale as an individual.

All images remain copyright © Kathryn Beals.