yes steve it is red elm mostly sap has a little of the heart wood on the belly. i wouldnt say it was light not as dense as osage but not light.Dean yes it was heat treated quite a bit one limb had nice natural reflex, the other a little,tried to match them but the one without wouldnt stay completly.oh yeah Steve i got the yuca from Sal,i think you probably know him.thanks to every one for looking and comenting.