African Figured Hardwoods

It is an extremely hard wood strong and stiff very stable with a fine texture.

African figured hardwoods.

The top 3 african hardwood species in order of popularity are african mahogany sapele and utile. Absence of cracks in carved figures before buying carved african tribal figurines examine them well for any serious cracks in the wood. Congowood mozambique ebony senegal ebony cape damson ebony. African mahogany african mahogany.

It features a dark brown even purplish heartwood with dark streaks. Even more modern african statues wood carvings may have some surface imperfections which can add character and charm. African blackwood grenadillo dalbergia melanoxylon african blackwood family. Woodworkers will appreciate our extensive list of available woods below.

When made into clarinet or oboe bodies the wood is typically processed on metal working equipment giving it a reputation as being metal like in some of. This african tree has an extensive range on. African blackwood is most often used in turned objects where it is considered to be among the very finest of all turning woods capable of holding threads and other intricate details well. For hundreds of years african mahogany has enjoyed traditional uses in furniture and custom millwork.

Still celebrated for its beauty and ease of use the popularity of mahogany has decreased in recent years.