Exotic Woods | Amboyna Burl

Pterocarpus indicus Amboyna may also be called: Kiabooca or Angsana. Originally emanating from the Island of Amboyna, it is also from Borneo and other South East Asian countries. The name Kiabooca means twisted wood which refers to the burls that are produced. Once available in quantity in the Empire period from 1804 through 1815. Used primarily for furniture. Amboyna has become a rarity that is very scarce and is even difficult to obtain in veneer form in America. The wood is dense and course making it difficult to work and finish. Despite the shortcomings of the workability of this species it turns satisfactorily and takes a nice high polish. Amboyna is The World's most popular and sought after burl thus leading to a short supply.

7580A

Amboyna Burl
Pterocarpus indicus Amboyna may also be called: Kiabooca or Angsana. Originally emanating from the Island of Amboyna, it is also from Borneo and other South East Asian countries. The name Kiabooca means twisted wood which refers to the burls that are produced. Once available in quantity in the Empire period from 1804 through 1815. Used primarily for furniture. Amboyna has become a rarity that is very scarce and is even difficult to obtain in veneer form in America. The wood is dense and course making it difficult to work and finish. Despite the shortcomings of the workability of this species it turns satisfactorily and takes a nice high polish. Amboyna is The World's most popular and sought after burl thus leading to a short supply. Completely wax sealed. One corner has live edge. Very solid high quality blank with lots of burl and figure and no sapwood. Packaged weight: 17 lbs.

7580A

Item#
7-22-10-7580A

Length: 15-1/8"
Width: 5-5/8"
(down to 3-1/2")
Thick: 5-7/8"
(down to 4-5/8")

$499
sold

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1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F

Amboyna Burl
Pterocarpus indicus Amboyna may also be called: Kiabooca or Angsana. Originally emanating from the Island of Amboyna, it is also from Borneo and other South East Asian countries. The name Kiabooca means twisted wood which refers to the burls that are produced. Once available in quantity in the Empire period from 1804 through 1815. Used primarily for furniture. Amboyna has become a rarity that is very scarce and is even difficult to obtain in veneer form in America. The wood is dense and course making it difficult to work and finish. Despite the shortcomings of the workability of this species it turns satisfactorily and takes a nice high polish. Amboyna is The World's most popular and sought after burl thus leading to a short supply.
1A: a couple small incursions on two faces. 1C: a few areas with very nice eyes. 1D: a small incursion on all four faces that should turn off. 1F: a couple small incursions on one face.

1A	Item # 2-24-10-1A	Length: 8-1/8" Width: 1-5/8" Thick: 1-5/8"	sold
1B	Item # 2-24-10-1B	Length: 8-3/16" Width: 1-1/2" Thick: 1-1/2"	$31.50 sold
1C	Item # 2-24-10-1C	Length: 8-1/8" Width: 1-5/8" Thick: 1-5/8"	sold
1D	Item # 2-24-10-1D	Length: 8-1/16" Width: 1-5/8" Thick: 1-5/8"	$26.85 sold
1E	Item # 2-24-10-1E	Length: 8-1/16" Width: 1-9/16" Thick: 1-9/16"	$31.50 sold
1F	Item # 2-24-10-1F	Length: 8-1/8" Width: 1-5/8" Thick: 1-5/8"	$28.95

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7394A

XF Amboyna

Pterocarpus indicus Amboyna may also be called: Kiabooca or Angsana. Originally emanating from the Island of Amboyna, it is also from Borneo and other South East Asian countries. The name Kiabooca means twisted wood which refers to the burls that are produced. Once available in quantity in the Empire period from 1804 through 1815. Used primarily for furniture. Amboyna has become a rarity that is very scarce and is even difficult to obtain in veneer form in America. The wood is dense and course making it difficult to work and finish. Despite the shortcomings of the workability of this species it turns satisfactorily and takes a nice high polish. Amboyna is The World's most popular and sought after burl thus leading to a short supply. Beautiful piece with lots of burl & figure! Some incursions & checks but mostly usable wood.

7394A

Item#
12-16-09-7394A

Length: 24-1/8"
Width: 8-3/8"
Thickness: 3/4"

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5A, 5B, 5C, 5D

Amboyna Burl
Pterocarpus indicus Amboyna may also be called: Kiabooca or Angsana. Originally emanating from the Island of Amboyna, it is also from Borneo and other South East Asian countries. The name Kiabooca means twisted wood which refers to the burls that are produced. Once available in quantity in the Empire period from 1804 through 1815. Used primarily for furniture. Amboyna has become a rarity that is very scarce and is even difficult to obtain in veneer form in America. The wood is dense and course making it difficult to work and finish. Despite the shortcomings of the workability of this species it turns satisfactorily and takes a nice high polish. Amboyna is The World's most popular and sought after burl thus leading to a short supply.5A :minor incursions common to burls 5B:minor incursions common to burls 5C:few minor incursions 5D:Great bottle stopper blank

5A	Item # 10-29-09-5A		sold
5B	Item # 10-29-09-5B	Length: 5-5/8" Width: 1-1/2"" Thick: 1-1/2"	$27.00
5C	Item # 10-29-09-5C		sold
5D	Item # 10-29-09-5D	Length: 4-3/8" Width: 1-15/16" Thick: 1-15/16"	$25.00 sold

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4A, 4B

Amboyna Burl

Pterocarpus indicus Amboyna may also be called: Kiabooca or Angsana. Originally emanating from the Island of Amboyna, it is also from Borneo and other South East Asian countries. The name Kiabooca means twisted wood which refers to the burls that are produced. Once available in quantity in the Empire period from 1804 through 1815. Used primarily for furniture. Amboyna has become a rarity that is very scarce and is even difficult to obtain in veneer form in America. The wood is dense and course making it difficult to work and finish. Despite the shortcomings of the workability of this species it turns satisfactorily and takes a nice high polish. Amboyna is The World's most popular and sought after burl thus leading to a short supply.4A: a few minor incursions, nice burl eyes 4B: nice solid piece, one edge check should turn off

4A	Item # 10-29-09-4A	Length:4-5/8" Width: 4-5/8" Thick:2-5/8"	sold
4B	Item # 10-29-09-4B	Length:4" Width: 4" Thick: 2-5/8"	$55.00

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3A, 3B

Amboyna Burl

Pterocarpus indicus Amboyna may also be called: Kiabooca or Angsana. Originally emanating from the Island of Amboyna, it is also from Borneo and other South East Asian countries. The name Kiabooca means twisted wood which refers to the burls that are produced. Once available in quantity in the Empire period from 1804 through 1815. Used primarily for furniture. Amboyna has become a rarity that is very scarce and is even difficult to obtain in veneer form in America. The wood is dense and course making it difficult to work and finish. Despite the shortcomings of the workability of this species it turns satisfactorily and takes a nice high polish. Amboyna is The World's most popular and sought after burl thus leading to a short supply. Both have live edge.3A Few minor checks that are common to burls 3B couple minor surface checks

3A	Item # 10-29-09-3A	Length: 7" Width: 5-1/8" Thick:2-3/8"	sold
3B	Item # 10-29-09-3B	Length:4" Down to 2-1/2" Width: 4-1/8" Thick: 4-1/8"	$82.00

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2A, 2B

Amboyna Burl

Pterocarpus indicus Amboyna may also be called: Kiabooca or Angsana. Originally emanating from the Island of Amboyna, it is also from Borneo and other South East Asian countries. The name Kiabooca means twisted wood which refers to the burls that are produced. Once available in quantity in the Empire period from 1804 through 1815. Used primarily for furniture. Amboyna has become a rarity that is very scarce and is even difficult to obtain in veneer form in America. The wood is dense and course making it difficult to work and finish. Despite the shortcomings of the workability of this species it turns satisfactorily and takes a nice high polish. Amboyna is The World's most popular and sought after burl thus leading to a short supply.2A live edge on one corner should turn off 2B Very nice burl eyes

2A	Item # 10-29-09-2A	Length: 6" Width: 6-1/16" Thick:2-5/8"	$128.00
2B	Item # 10-29-09-2B	Length: 5-1/2" Width: 5-1/2" Thick: 3-3/4"	$119.00 sold

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1A, 1B, 1C
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Amboyna Burl

Pterocarpus indicus Amboyna may also be called: Kiabooca or Angsana. Originally emanating from the Island of Amboyna, it is also from Borneo and other South East Asian countries. The name Kiabooca means twisted wood which refers to the burls that are produced. Once available in quantity in the Empire period from 1804 through 1815. Used primarily for furniture. Amboyna has become a rarity that is very scarce and is even difficult to obtain in veneer form in America. The wood is dense and course making it difficult to work and finish. Despite the shortcomings of the workability of this species it turns satisfactorily and takes a nice high polish. Amboyna is The World's most popular and sought after burl thus leading to a short supply. All have live edge with gorgeous burl Great bowl blanks. 1A Few minor incursions
1B Few minor incursions 1C Few minor incursions

1A	Item # 10-29-09-1A	Length: 9-3/8" (down to 7-3/8") Width:7-3/4" Thick:2-5/8"	$224.00
1B	Item # 10-29-09-1B	Length: 6-5/8" Width: 6-3/4" Thick: 3-7/8"	$186.00
1C	Item # 10-29-09-1C	Length: 8-1/4" (down to 7") Width: 6-7/8" Thick: 2-3/4"	$192.00

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5659A
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Amboyna Burl

Pterocarpus indicus Amboynia may also be called: Kiabooca or Angsana. Originally emanating from the Island of Amboyna, it is also from Borneo and other South East Asian countries. The name Kiabooca means twisted wood which refers to the burls that are produced. Once available in quantity in the Empire period from 1804 through 1815. Used primarily for furniture. Amboyna has become a rarity that is very scarce and is even difficult to obtain in veneer form in America. The wood is dense and course making it difficult to work and finish. Despite the shortcomings of the workability of this species it turns satisfactorily and takes a nice high polish. Amboyna is The World's most popular and sought after burl thus leading to a short supply. This is a beautiful board that is part of a three piece match that we have. The other two pieces are a bookmatched set for an electric guitar. Dry and surfaced, ready to use.

5659A

Item #
10-14-09-5659A

Length: 23-1/2"
Width: 8-1/8"
Thick: 11/16"

$344.65
sold

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4174A

Amboyna Burl

Amboyna burl has been the World's most popular burl for several hundred years! Dense, reddish orange, with good figure and burl! This has air dried for the last 4 years and is about as dry as it will get in a large block. One incursion is present on the edge. SE Asia

4174A

Item #
8-13-09-4174A

Length: 8-1/2"
Width: 8-3/4"
Thick: 4"

$154.99

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21A

Amboyna Burl

This is incredible wood that is rarely large enough to make guitar tops! This is perfect for a drop top! We have carefully dried this in our warehouse for the last 3 years. Incredible reds with a contrasting horn if desired. There are a few incursions and a live edge but our oversized bass template fits fine. Tight figure! S.E. Asia

21A

Item #
4-29-09-21A

Length:24" max
Width:12-3/4"
(down to 12-5/8")
Thick:13/16"

$339.65

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32A

SE Asian
Amboyna Burl

Amboyna blocks with rich colors! Takes an incredibly high natural polish - iridescent & smooth. From SE Asia. 32A, 30% burl eyes. 32B, swirling patterns. 32C, 40% burl eyes.

32A	Item # 3-30-07-32A	Length:8" Width:8" Thick: 4-7/16"	$144
32B	Item # 3-30-07-32B		sold
32C	Item # 3-30-07-32C		sold

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15A, 15B, 15C
15D, 15E, 15F

SE Asian Amboyna Burl
Amboyna blocks with rich colors! Takes an incredibly high natural polish - iridescent & smooth. From SE Asia. A, billing size is 5" x 4" x 3-1/2" due to check on edge. B, end checking. C, good eyes, end checking. D, one incursion, 3/4" end check. E some checks outer edges. F, best piece, some checks outer edges.

15A	Item # 3-29-07-15A	Length: 5" Width:5" Thick: 3-1/2"	$25.00
15B	Item # 3-29-07-15B	Length:5-1/2" Width: 5-1/2" Thick: 2-3/16"	$39.00
15C	Item # 3-29-07-15C		sold
15D	Item # 3-29-07-15D		sold
15E	Item # 3-29-07-15E	Length: 5-1/2" Width: 5-1/2" Thick: 2-1/8"	$37.00
15F	Item # 3-29-07-15F	Length: 5-1/2" Width: 5-1/2" Thick: 2-3/16"	$49.00

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18A, 18B, 18C

SE Asian Amboyna Burl

Amboyna blocks with rich colors! Takes an incredibly high natural polish - iridescent & smooth. From SE Asia. All are wax sealed. 18C has some checks - very LARGE piece for turnery!

one left in the series

18C

Item #
3-29-07-18C

Length: 11-9/16"
Width: 5-9/16"
Thick: 5-3/8"

$177.80

1A, 1B

Amboyna Burl

Pterocarpus indicus. Very rare SE Asian hardwood burl! Red, golden & black colors. High natural polish! Wax sealed. 1 small incursion on A. B, also has a few incursions & live edge.

1A	Item # 9-21-06-1A		sold
1B	Item # 9-21-06-1B	Length: 9-1/8" Width: 9-1/8" Thick: 2-1/8"	$179.00 sold

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