VESSEL EBONY WOOD MATOMpingo is the Kiswahili word for the dark hardwood also known as African black wood or Mozambican ebony and grows prolifically in Mozambiques forests. Crafted from sustainably sourced Mpingo wood by artisans living in Mozambiques vast woodlands, our ebony pieces are both useful and beautiful. The unique lids of our stylish lathe turned vessels are a chance for the carvers to show off their skills. Differences in tone and slight imperfections confirm