A deadeye is an item used in the standing and running rigging of traditional sailing ships. Lignum Vitae is Latin for Wood of Life and is the densest wood. It is 20 times stronger than Oak and it easily sinks in water. Lignum Vitae Deadeye's are reminders of the days of the old sailing ships and you can almost here the wind in the timbers. As presented here they would make nice paperweights or a gift for someone with a nautical interest.
