Zebrawood - Land of Mayo

Zebrawood
ZEBRAWOOD: Microberlinia brazzavillensis
Zebrawood, also known as Zebrano, is harvested
from West Africa. The heartwood is creamy in
color with dark brown longitudinal stripes which
give the wood an appearance similar to the
markings of a zebra. In quartersawn pieces the
stripes are quite uniform, although depending
upon the cut and the tree, stripes can appear
wavy and irregular. On average the tree bark is
nearly a foot in thickness. The wood is durable,
strong and stiff, with fairly coarse texture and open
grain. It is prized in furniture-making for its striking
appearance. Zebrawood is also used in turning
and veneers. Average weight is 54 lbs. per cubic
foot. Janka scale: 2097