Koto veneer
Above you see an example of Koto veneer. If you are interested in this specie, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Characteristics of Koto veneer
Latin name:
Pterygota macrocarpa K. Schum., Pterygota bequaertii De Wild.; Fam. Sterculiaceae
Other names:
Kakende, Ake, Ikame, Kefe, Kyere, Awari, Poroposo, African Pterygota
Characteristics:
light colored wood with a matt shimmer, very suitable for printing and staining, slicing and rotary cut (steamed) possible
Wood color:
creamy white to yellowish brown
Source:
Tropical West- and Central Africa: Central African Republic, Congo, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gaboon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone
Application:
as veneer mainly used as furniture backing, sliced for decoration purpose and door skins,
plywood, musical instruments
