Les Dawson

In awe, I watched the waxing moon ride across the zenith of the heavens like an ambered chariot towards the ebony void of infinite space wherein the tethered belts of Jupiter and Mars hang, for ever festooned in their orbital majesty. And as I looked at all this I thought... I must put a roof on this toilet.

English Comedian

Henry Louis Gates

For as long as I can remember, I have been passionately intrigued by 'Africa,' by the word itself, by its flora and fauna, its topographical diversity and grandeur; but above all else, by the sheer variety of the colors of its people, from tan and sepia to jet and ebony.

American Critic

Wesley Morris

Nudity has never seemed to bother Grace Jones. Her art has thrived, in part, on a physical candor that both shocked people and redrew the boundaries of taste, beauty, and eroticism around her masculinity, ebony skin, and unrelenting intensity.

James Hetfield

Most of my guitars have been instruments that look cool. I'm not picky. I never think, 'Oh, this neck isn't made of ebony,' or, 'These strings don't feel correct.' It doesn't matter too much.

American Musician

Ebony wood is often associated with opulence and high-quality craftsmanship in furniture and decorative items.

Luxury Connotation

Be aware that ebony is an endangered species, so ethical and environmental concerns might arise when it's used.

Endangered Resource

Ebony has a rich history, especially in ancient Egypt, where it was highly valued for making artifacts.

Historical Significance

Using 'ebony' to describe something black can evoke a sense of richness and depth versus just saying 'black'.

Rich Visual Imagery

Ebony is often used in poetry or literature to give a more evocative description than merely stating a color.

Poetic Flair

When describing someone's physical features, 'ebony' gives a precise sense of color and can highlight beauty.

Descriptive Specificity

The term 'ebony tree' is often used in a botanical or woodwork context, rather than everyday conversation.

Botanical Context

Various species are classified as ebony trees, each with its own characteristics suitable for different uses.

Species Variation

Efforts are being made to protect ebony trees, whose numbers are decreasing due to overharvesting.

Conservation Efforts

 graft them to produce saplings, and work with local communities to co-produce ebony with local fruit tree species in their various farms using our own tree farm approach, whereby we invite all the farmers to choose their own tree species they want in their farms.

How we can stop Africa's...

 reached by a long staircase at the center. Rich gold mines helped the Kushites build a flourishing commercial network, making bronze weapons and tools and trading materials like incense, animal skins, ivory, and ebony wood from sub-Saharan Africa.

What happened to the...

 for decades turning mahogany rosewood and ebony into treasured instruments but these days many of the forests that produce these woods are under increased pressure from development and worldwide demand the materials used by six generations of