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== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
| − | * | + | * Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing) |
| − | * | + | * F. H. Titmuss, ''Commercial Timbers of the World'', The Technical Press Ltd., London, 1965 |
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Revision as of 07:34, 24 July 2013
Description
A yellow wood with dark stripes obtained from the Lavoa klaineana trees native to Africa. Tigerwood has a naturally glossy surface with a fine uniform texture. It is used for furniture, veneer, gunstocks, inlay, billiard tables, and cabinets.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Lavoa klaineana; African walnut; Nigerian walnut, amonilla, Benin walnut
| Density | 30-40 ppcf |
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Authority
- Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
- F. H. Titmuss, Commercial Timbers of the World, The Technical Press Ltd., London, 1965