Wenge and Cocobolo Box - 174
Measures 13" x 9" x 5" $150
Wenge - Usually pronounced WHEN-gii or WHEN-ghay, Wenge is a member of the great tree producing family, Leguminosae and comes from Zaire and other small countries of West Africa. T he wood has excellent strength and hardness properties, and is also dark enough to be used as a substitute for ebony. It is a good wood for turning and is sliced for paneling and veneers for furniture and cabinets and musical instruments . As with most exotic woods, it is selected for its color and dramatic appearance in any project that seems appropriate.
Cocobolo - Cocobolo can be seen in a kaleidoscope of different colors, ranging from yellow, orange, red, and shades of brown with streaks of black or purple. One of today's most prized lumbers for its outstanding color and figure. Cocobolo is in limited supply, and is also in relatively high demand, (for ornamental purposes). It is commonly used for fine furniture, musical instruments, turnings, and other small specialty objects.