African Figured Hardwoods

Even more modern african statues wood carvings may have some surface imperfections which can add character and charm.

African figured hardwoods.

For hundreds of years african mahogany has enjoyed traditional uses in furniture and custom millwork. African blackwood grenadillo dalbergia melanoxylon african blackwood family. African blackwood is an exotic wood native to eastern africa and is also known as mozambique ebony or senegal ebony. It is an extremely hard wood strong and stiff very stable with a fine texture.

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. The following is a list of 14 african hardwoods along with their various qualities and how they are commonly used. African mahogany african mahogany.

Woodworkers will appreciate our extensive list of available woods below. African woods from the outdoor friendly afrormosia to the vibrant zebrawood african hardwoods display diversity in color figure as well as uses. Still celebrated for its beauty and ease of use the popularity of mahogany has decreased in recent years. This african tree has an extensive range on.

It features a dark brown even purplish heartwood with dark streaks.