West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W39046

$22.85

D 15/16 x 2 1/8 x 13 3/16"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W39045

$8.00

A 7/8 x 2 x 5 1/4"

$9.90

C 1 x 2 x 5 11/16"

$25.55 $20.44

E 1 7/16 x 2 1/2 x 8 3/16"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W39042

$27.05

C 15/16 x 2 1/8 x 15 5/8"

$45.40

D 1 3/4 x 2 x 14 15/16"

$48.30

E 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 15 13/16"

$74.65

F 2 3/16 x 2 7/16 x 16 1/8"

$85.45

G 2 7/16 x 2 7/16 x 16 9/16"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W39041

$31.95

A 1 7/16 x 1 13/16 x 14 1/8"

$65.55

D 2 3/16 x 2 15/16 x 11 3/4"

$99.20

E 2 3/16 x 4 3/8 x 11 15/16"

West African Ebony Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W39040

$12.95

A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 6 5/8"

$13.05 $10.44

B 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 7 1/4"

$31.95

D 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 12"

$22.75

E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 11 5/8"

$28.35

F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 14 1/2"

$55.90

G 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 15 1/8"

West African Ebony Turning Squares Bundles

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

A has 3 pieces.
B & C have 4 pieces.

Item Number: W39031

$34.80

A ea. pc. 1 3/8-1 1/2 x 1 3/8-1 1/2 x 6-7 1/8"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W39029

$33.75

E 1 1/2 x 2 1/8 x 12 3/16"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W39028

$44.45

A 1 1/2 x 2 9/16 x 13 5/16"

$39.20

B 1 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 13 3/8"

$33.05

C 1 1/8 x 2 7/16 x 13 7/8"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW34809

$12.00 $10.20

A 1/2 x 2 7/16 x 8 1/16"

$12.00 $10.20

B 1/2 x 2 5/8 x 7 15/16"

African Blackwood 2 piece Duck Call Blank Sets

The heartwood is purplish to brownish-black with dark gray streaks giving an overall impression of being black. Lustrous with an attractive inner chatoyance. Very hard, heavy, close-grained, and virtually free from pores. Its stability and lovely tonal qualities make it an excellent instrument wood.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: OS94

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38892

$10.25 $8.71

C 1 1/4 x 1 7/16 x 6 9/16"

$11.40

F 15/16 x 1 1/4 x 11 3/16"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38890

$11.75 $9.99

B 1 9/16 x 1 3/4 x 4 15/16"

$26.80 $22.78

D 1 15/16 x 2 5/8 x 6 1/16"

$21.80 $18.53

E 1 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 7 7/16"

$23.50 $19.98

F 1 3/8 x 2 1/4 x 8 3/4"

$31.20

G 1 9/16 x 2 5/8 x 8 3/4"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38889

$35.20 $29.92

B 1 x 4 x 10 1/8"

$17.60 $14.96

D 13/16 x 1 15/16 x 12 7/8"

$24.10 $20.48

E 15/16 x 2 7/16 x 12 1/8"

$17.55 $14.92

F 13/16 x 1 15/16 x 12 13/16"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38868

$20.50 $17.42

A 2 x 3 1/4 x 3 5/8"

$20.85 $17.72

B 1 1/2 x 2 7/8 x 5 9/16"

$37.85

D 2 1/16 x 3 1/4 x 6 1/2"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38865

$8.70

A 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 9 1/8"

$13.50

B 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 11 13/16"

$12.70

C 1 x 1 1/2 x 9 3/4"

$16.15

D 1 x 1 1/2 x 12 3/8"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38812

$46.20 $39.27

C 1 15/16 x 2 5/16 x 11 7/8"

$125.75

D 1 15/16 x 3 3/4 x 19 15/16"

$203.65

E 2 3/16 x 4 11/16 x 22 7/8"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38810

$11.30 $9.60

A 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 11 7/8"

$10.70

B 11/16 x 1 1/2 x 11 15/16"

$12.85

D 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 13 1/8"

$20.95 $17.81

E 3/4 x 1 13/16 x 17 3/4"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38753

$15.65 $13.30

A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 8"

$6.15 $5.23

B 15/16 x 15/16 x 8"

$10.50

C 15/16 x 1 5/8 x 7 15/16"

$30.00 $25.50

E 1 3/16 x 2 1/2 x 11 5/8"

$40.05

F 1 5/16 x 1 11/16 x 20 13/16"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38684

$33.20 $28.22

B 1 x 2 5/8 x 14 9/16"

$27.85

C 15/16 x 2 1/2 x 13 11/16"

$33.50

D 15/16 x 2 3/8 x 17 5/16"

$62.00

E 15/16 x 4 3/16 x 18 3/16"

$36.95

F 15/16 x 2 1/4 x 19 7/6"

$43.80

G 13/16 x 3 x 20 11/16"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38601

$23.85

A 7/8 x 2 15/16 x 10 11/16"

$34.35

B 15/16 x 3 3/4 x 11 1/4"

$36.10

C 7/8 x 4 x 11 7/8"

$34.35

D 7/8 x 3 11/16 x 12 1/4"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

F has a few pin holes on one end that go through to both faces.

Item Number: W38600

$34.25

A 7/8 x 3 13/16 x 11 13/16"

$36.60 $31.11

B 7/8 x 3 13/16 x 12 5/8"

$41.35

C 15/16 x 4 1/16 x 12 1/2"

$36.75

D 7/8 x 3 13/16 x 12 11/16"

$34.85

E 15/16 x 3 3/8 x 12 11/16"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38562

$28.70

D 7/8 x 2 1/16 x 18 5/16"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38560

$8.50 $7.22

B 1 x 1 5/16 x 7 7/16"

West African Ebony Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38559

$25.85 $21.97

A 2 5/16 x 2 5/16 x 5 9/16"

$27.35 $23.25

C 2 x 2 x 7 7/8"

$59.50

D 2 x 2 x 17 1/8"

$62.50

E 2 x 2 x 18"

$95.10

F 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 13 1/4"

$101.40

G 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 18 11/16"

West African Ebony Bundle & Boards

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

A has 5 pieces.

Item Number: W38497

$35.00

A ea. pc. 1 x 1 x 5 1/4-20"

$21.90 $18.62

D 1 x 1 11/16 x 14 15/16"

$24.75 $21.04

E 15/16 x 1 7/8 x 16 3/16"

$31.00

F 3/4 x 2 1/8 x 22 3/8"

African Blackwood Bell Blanks Box

The heartwood is purplish to brownish-black with dark gray streaks giving an overall impression of being black. Lustrous with an attractive inner chatoyance. Very hard, heavy, close-grained, and virtually free from pores. Its stability and lovely tonal qualities make it an excellent instrument wood.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

They are an odd size to make it easier to turn the bell or flared end of a clarinet. On one end they are 2 3/4-3 1/4" square and the other end is 1 3/8-1 5/8" square with tapered sides as in the photo. Length is 4 1/2-5".

18 pieces per box.

Item Number: OS89

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38282

$20.40

B 1 11/16 x 1 11/16 x 8 1/4"

$19.55 $16.62

C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 10"

$24.65 $20.95

E 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 11 5/8"

$25.70

F 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 12 1/8"

$32.25

G 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 12 1/8"

$32.40

H 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 12 3/16"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38269

$48.55

A 1 x 3 1/16 x 18 1/4"

$61.20

B 1 x 3 7/8 x 18 3/16"

$49.10

D 15/16 x 3 1/16 x 19 11/16"

$57.15 $48.58

E 1 1/16 x 3 1/8 x 19 13/16"

$73.25

F 1 1/8 x 3 5/8 x 20 11/16"

$80.75

G 1 1/16 x 3 1/2 x 25"

West African Ebony Turning Square and Boards

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W37962

$17.40

B 2 x 2 x 5"

$39.20

C 2 1/8 x 2 1/8 x 10"

$56.80

D 1 7/16 x 2 9/16 x 17 3/4"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W37953

$17.30

B 1 1/8 x 1 13/16 x 9 3/4"

$17.50 $14.88

C 1 1/8 x 1 5/8 x 11"

$21.00 $17.85

D 7/8 x 2 1/16 x 13 3/8"

$15.65

E 15/16 x 1 5/16 x 14 5/8"

$29.40

F 3/4 x 2 7/16 x 18 1/2"

West African Ebony Bundle & Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

A has 4 pieces.

Item Number: W37952

$28.00

A ea. pc. 1 1/4-1 1/2 x 1 1/4-1 1/2 x 5-7 1/8"

$14.20

B 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 7 1/4"

$19.55 $16.62

C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 10"

$17.15

E 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 12 5/8"

$22.30

F 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 16 7/16"

$25.10

G 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 18 1/2"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W37866

$12.55 $10.67

A 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 7 5/8"

$14.85

C 1 3/16 x 1 7/16 x 10"

$25.55 $21.72

D 1 3/16 x 2 1/16 x 12"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW33762

$10.00

B 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 7 7/8"

$10.00

C 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 7 7/8"

$10.00 $8.50

E 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 7 7/8"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W37597

$8.05

A 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 5 5/8"

$15.95

B 1 x 2 5/16 x 7 15/16"

$12.70

C 3/4 x 1 7/16 x 13 9/16"

$17.40

D 1 x 1 7/16 x 13 15/16"

$33.35

E 1 1/8 x 1 3/8 x 24 13/16"

$45.35

F 1 x 2 1/2 x 20 7/8"

$48.70

G 1 x 2 1/2 x 22 7/16"

West African Ebony Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W37569

$6.40

A 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 3 7/8"

$9.80

B 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 5"

$21.75

D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 11 1/8"

$17.95

E 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 10"

$33.45

F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 17 1/8"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W37568

$32.15

A 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 9 7/8"

$56.20

B 2 x 2 1/2 x 12 15/16"

$64.70

D 1 1/2 x 3 5/16 x 15"

$81.40

E 1 15/16 x 2 5/8 x 18 7/16"

$104.95

F 1 9/16 x 3 3/4 x 20 5/8"

African Blackwood

The heartwood is purplish to brownish-black with dark gray streaks giving an overall impression of being black. Lustrous with an attractive inner chatoyance. Very hard, heavy, close-grained, and virtually free from pores. Its stability and lovely tonal qualities make it an excellent instrument wood.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

A is burly. B has some small burl clusters.

Item Number: W37107

$356.20

A up to 4 1/2 x up to 8 x 36"

West African Ebony Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

C, D, and E have some minor pinholes.

Item Number: W36595

$23.15

A 2 x 2 x 6 15/16"

$40.15

B 2 5/16 x 2 5/16 x 9"

$82.10

D 2 9/16 x 2 9/16 x 15"

$85.85

E 2 9/16 x 2 9/16 x 15 11/16"

Figured Black Mesquite Book-matched Knife Handle Sets

A very few pieces of Mesquite are figured with what we call frog's-hair curl, a small, tight curl with as many as 12-15 curls per inch. A very stable wood. Air-dried.

Item Number: W36586

$12.00 $10.20

B ea. pc. 5/16 x 1 7/8 x 5"

$12.00

C ea. pc. 5/16 x 1 7/8 x 5"

$12.00 $10.20

D ea. pc. 5/16 x 1 7/8 x 5"

West African Ebony Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W36553

$10.75

A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 5 1/2"

$26.25

D 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 12 3/8"

$22.35

E 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 12 7/16"

$24.70

F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 12 5/8"

West African Ebony Pen Blank Bundles

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Each bundle has 5 pieces.

Item Number: W36370

$15.00

A ea. pc. 3/4 x 3/4 x 5 1/2"

$15.00 $12.75

B ea. pc. 3/4 x 3/4 x 5 1/2"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W36365

$27.50

B 1 1/16 x 2 3/16 x 14 3/16"

$76.50

E 2 1/16 x 2 7/16 x 18 1/4"

$59.00

F 1 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 20 1/2"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W34648

$14.65

A 1 x 1 15/16 x 9 7/8"

$38.55

C 15/16 x 3 x 17 15/16"

$39.75 $31.80

D 1 1/2 x 1 13/16 x 19 1/8"

$45.20 $36.16

E 7/8 x 2 5/8 x 25 3/4"

West African Ebony Bundle & Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W34447

$15.30

B 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 8 7/8"

$16.30

C 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 10 5/16"

$17.30

D 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 10 15/16"

$19.15

E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 11 1/8"

$29.50

F 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 18 11/16"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W34088

$15.35 $12.28

B 1 3/16 x 1 7/16 x 11 3/4"

$26.35 $21.08

D 13/16 x 2 x 21 3/16"

$34.50 $27.60

E 1 x 2 x 22 9/16"

$73.50

F 1 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 13 1/2"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W34019

$28.55

B 1 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 9 3/4"

$29.50 $23.60

D 1 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 11 7/16"

$61.65

E 1 15/16 x 3 9/16 x 11 11/16"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W33915

$13.30

B 1 3/8 x 2 1/8 x 5 15/16"

$18.10 $14.48

C 1 x 2 15/16 x 8 1/16"

$27.50 $22.00

D 1 x 3 x 12"

$32.15 $25.72

E 1 x 3 3/16 x 13 3/16"

$19.25 $15.40

F 1 3/16 x 1 1/2 x 14 1/8"

$42.25

G 1 7/16 x 2 1/2 x 15 3/8"

West African Ebony Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W33851

$17.00

A 2 x 2 x 5 9/16"

$28.35 $22.68

B 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 9 7/8"

$18.95 $15.16

C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 11"

$18.95

D 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 12"

$23.55

E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 13 11/16"

$25.80 $20.64

F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 15"

$25.80 $20.64

G 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 15"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W33758

$

A sold x x

$171.70

B 1 7/8 x 4 3/16 x 28 5/8"

$227.30

C 2 x 5 x 29 3/4"

$252.65

D 2 x 5 3/16 x 31 7/8"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW31029

$10.00 $8.00

C 7/16-1/2 x 1 3/4 x 8"

$10.00

E 7/16-1/2 x 2 x 8"

$10.00

F 7/16-1/2 x 2 x 8"

$12.50

G 7/16-1/2 x 2 7/16 x 8"

$12.50

H 7/16-1/2 x 2 7/16 x 8"