Snakewood
Piratinera guianensis
Also called Letterwood and Leopardwood. Color: dark red to reddish brown with irregular black speckles or stripes. Fine textured and highly lustrous. Very hard and heavy, 75-84 lbs/cu ft. Takes a beautiful finish. Very rare and very expensive. Guyana and Surinam.
Item Number: W39380
A 3/4 x 1 3/8 x 5"
B 1 3/16 x 1 3/16 x 10 1/8"
C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 8 7/16"
D 15/16 x 1 1/2 x 13 1/2"