Makore, figured

Additional names:

African Pear wood, Cherry Mahogan

Origin:

Wet locations in the evergreen forests of Africa (Eastern Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana)

Color:

Light, pale pink to yellowish sapwood which strongly differs from the pale reddish brown to dark crimson-brown heartwood.

Characteristics:

In contrast to the plain "straight grain", the texture of figured Makore is "flamed" or "figured" due to an irregular, short-waved fiber pattern.

Application:

Sliced veneer for the furniture industry (bedroom furniture), but also for doors.