Slightly heavier and finer grain than Honduras Mahogany, this species is also called Sapele Mahogany. Originating from Africa, this species has beautiful, lustrous iridescence with colors that range from light pink to brown and gold to red. Interlocked grain. Stable in use. This beautiful material is kiln dried and has been surfaced on two sides. There is a great range of fiddleback to pomelle figure! Sapele is ideally suited for musical instruments, furniture, and other high end uses.