Palo Santo Powder (Bursera Graveolens) Peru Black Onyx it was cut into seal-stones

it was cut into seal-stones and mirrors in the ancient Mediterranean

spanning five countries across four continents

marked with fine lengthwise grooves: schorl

Each round disc carries a small saltpetre charge embedded in the binder

the bundle opens with a quieter note

Palo Santo Powder (Bursera Graveolens) Peru Black Onyx it was cut into seal-stonesPalo Santo Powder is Bursera graveolens in its fastest burning form ground heartwood from naturally aged Peruvian wood, packed for charcoal or burner use. The same botanical family as the Khaleeji frankincense and myrrh in the resin range; the South American branch of the Burseraceae. On charcoal, the powder releases its volatile fraction within seconds citric, resinous, deepening into a sweet woody warmth that holds for ten to fifteen minutes per