ancient kauri hollow forms

Interesting grains and patterns in this NZ Ancient Kauri hollow form.
Swamp test age approx 3860 years buried.
size approx 6 1/2 inches across x 5 inches tall.
16 cm x 13 cm approx
turned by Rick Taylor at his studio/gallery in Dargaville, Heart of the Kauri Coast.
Please note the lighter spots are the gallery lights reflecting.

please note - this is not ancient kauri
This is a piece of Saligna Gum Burr/burl -very pretty grain and turned by Rick Taylor.
size approx 9 inches wide by 6 inches high
23cm x 15 cm approx

Note - this is not ancient kauri
Beautiful Saligna Gum burr/burl hollow form turned by Rick Taylor
size approx 8 inches across x 5 inches tall.
20 cm x 13cm approx