Sapele

Sapele (Entandrophragrna cylindrzcum) Aboudikro, Aboudikrou, Sapelli, Sipo, Tiama) Source: African Ivory Coast, Nigeria. Color: Dark red-brown. Pattern: Stripe and bee’s wing. Characteristics: Con­siderable variation in grain; light portions of stripes lustrous; works fairly well with hand and machine tools; tough; harder and heavier than African Mahogany. Uses: Veneer for furniture; cabinet work; interior decoration. Availability: Readily available as veneer; readily available as lumber. Price Range: Average to valuable.