Mahogany, African

MAHOGANY. AFRICAN (Khaya ivorensis) Source: Africa (Ivory Coast, Gold Coast, French Cameroon, Cape Lopez, Nigeria). Color: Lightpinkto reddish-brown and tannish-brown. Pattern: Although pores are distributed, this wood produces a very distinct, pleasing grain. The most lavishly figured mahogany offered in plain stripe, broken stripe, mottle, fiddleback, fine crotch­es and faux swirl. Characteristics: Available in great lengths and widths; milder textured with slightly larger pores than other Mahogany species; relatively hard; works well; highly lustrous; polishes well; durable. Uses: Interiors; furniture; accessories and art objects; boats, etc. Availability: Readily available as veneer (all cuffing methods used); readily available as lumber. Price Range: Average; for highly figured veneer, valuable.