Amazakoue

Trade name:

Ovengkol, Amazoue, Whimawe, Hyedua, Anokye

Origin:

Gabon, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, the Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria

Color:

The heartwood and sapwood differ clearly from each other: the freshly cut sapwood shows a whitish yellow coloring which turns to grayish brown when dry. The heartwood fluctuates from yellowish brown to darkish brown.

Characteristics:

The stripy wood is not always entirely a straight grain, but can exhibit a flame-like character and a velvety shimmer. This wood is highly sought after owing to its striking, dark veins.

Application:

Veneer for furniture, mosaic parquet or artistic cabinets. Used as a substitute for walnut in interior finishing.