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NOTE: This photo is a representative example that has been sanded to give you an idea what the wood looks like; your scales will not look exactly as pictured because every pair of scales we sell is an one of a kind item.
Often completely black, with little or no discernible grain. Occasionally slightly lighter, with a dark brown or purplish hue.
African Blackwood has a Janka Hardness rating of 2940 lb(f)
Sold as a bookmatched pair cut from a single block. Sold as a pair. Each is at least 5" x 1-1/2" x 3/8". Use sealer to bring out the color and close the pores when finishing.
African Blackwood grows in the dry savanna regions of central and southern Africa. Often completely black, with little or no discernible grain. Occasionally slightly lighter, with a dark brown or purplish hue. Use sealer to close the pores when finishing.