Finely carved with a beautiful grain, made of striped ebony wood. Unlike the jet-black appearance of pre-made ebony pegs, the wood grain of this striped ebony, resembling ink flow, offers depth and a profound, enduring appeal. While standard Tsugaru shamisen pegs are typically around 8 to 8.5 bu (a unit of length), these are a lucky, auspiciously wide 8.8 bu. Total Length: Approximately 14.1 cm Thickness: Approximately 26.5 mm Tip of the insertion side: Approximately 11 mm A masterpiece crafted with care, a one-of-a-kind item.