Slightly heavier and finer grained than Honduras Mahogany, African Sapele species is also known as Sapele Mahogany because of its easy workability. Originating from Africa, this species has beautiful, lustrous iridescence with warm colors that range from red to golden brown. It has interlocked grain and often has beautiful figure, such as fiddleback, pomelle, quilting, and mottled figure. Sapele is stable in use with uniform texture. This highly sought after exotic hardwood is the ideal choice for your woodworking projects.