Antique Primitive 1800's Hand Carved Treen Scoop Lignum Vitae with Old Lye SoapWhat a fantastic find from Southern Virginia that boasts unusual hand ~ carved detail. This piece is very heavy and fashioned from Lignum Vitae wood. Did you know that Lignum Vitae means "long life" in Latin and is associated with the "Tree of Life" name? This is one of the heaviest and densest woods in the world and will actually sink when placed in water. It also resists rot caused by insects and moisture. In the early colonial days this long