TRADITIONAL MINSTREL DESIGN, EXOTIC WOOD...PLAIN PRICE. Pea Patch Minstrel Style Bones are perfect for thrifty living-history minstrel band performers, Civil War reenactors or any bones connoisseur on a budget. SOLID TEAK: Teak is an exotic species of wood that delivers a medium tone. Native to Burma and India, teakwood is hard, strong, heavy and very attractive. The wood is prized for its outstanding durability under both wet and dry conditions. In its purest form teakwood is a uniform dark golden-brown without markings. But most teakwoods, like these Teak Minstrel-style Bones, are dark golden yellow highlighted by rich brown and darker chocolate-brown markings. The grain is generally straight but occasionally wavy, and the texture is coarse and uneven. The wood is somewhat greasy and may contain white shiny deposits. Freshly milled teakwood is reported to have an aroma similar to leather. HISTORICALLY ACCURATE DESIGN: The most popular woods during the American Minstrel Era were Ebony and Rosewood. Some folks made their own bones from local hardwoods. Now you can treat yourself to rare budget-priced rhythm bones made from exotic Teak. They're patterned after vintage Percy Danforth Minstrel Style Bones made by the late master woodcrafter, Ray Schairer (1922 - 2011). WHY CHOOSE THESE BONES: Living history musicians who perform at Minstrel era and Civil War gigs should choose Pea Patch Minstrel-style Bones for their historically accurate design. You will also appreciate the sharp powerful tone that cuts through the clamor of festival crowds - and so will curious onlookers! So if you want historically accurate minstrel style bones that are brawny and powerful, ideal for medium or large hands, professionally handcrafted one at a time from exotic hardwood and yours at a budget price, then Wide Pea Patch Minstrel-style Teak Bones are for you. TECHNICAL SPECS (± 1/16"): Length: 7-1/2" (19.0 cm), Width: 1-1/4" (3.18 cm), Thickness: 3/8" (0.95 cm)