Pterocarpus angolensis - Wikipedia
The brown heartwood is resistant to borer and termite, is durable and has a pleasing spicy fragrance. The wood polishes well and is well known in tropical Africa as Mukwa when used to make good quality furniture that has an attractive light brownish-yellow colour. It can also be used for curios, and implements.
A Review of Pterocarpus angolensis DC. (Mukwa) an Important …
2016年8月14日 · THE USES MUKWA. Pterocarpus angolensis produces one of the best timbers in Southern Africa 22,29,33 which is in high demand for its high value 8. The wood is widely used for furniture, veneer and carving and as multi purpose timber 3,8,12,29,37,38. It is extensively used by artists producing wild animals to supply the curio industry 21.
Mukwa Furniture - The African Creatives
Mukwa has always been my favourite wood, the variety of grain is unbelievable. Pius it is hard wood so it lasts, but not so hard like teak or Lead Wood that it breaks your machines. Funnily enough, starting as a freelance guide in Botswana really helped me with the furniture business because I made connections and got to know the lodges and ...
Muninga - The Wood Database (Hardwood)
Muninga (Pterocarpus angolensis) Common Name (s): Muninga, Kiaat, Mukwa. Scientific Name: Pterocarpus angolensis. Distribution: South-central Africa. Tree Size: 40-60 ft (12-18 m) tall, 1.5-2.5 ft (.5-.8 m) trunk diameter. Average Dried Weight: 38 lbs/ft 3 (605 kg/m 3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .59, .60.
Kiaat Lumber - Rare Woods USA
African Teak|Mukwa|Muninga|Paddle-wood|Wild Teak. Kiaat is closely related to African Padauk (both are species of the Pterocarpus genus), sharing its characteristics of being durable, extremely stable and easy workability. The wood is renowned for …
Wood Boards – HOUSE BY THE SEA
Introducing the Mukwa Board: a beautifully crafted and highly functional chopping and serving board that will elevate your bread experience. Made from our favorite African wood, Mukwa, this board combines clean lines with exceptional functionality.
Zambezi Hardwood
Zambezi Hardwood. WE SPECIALIZE in African Rosewood, Mukwa & Rhodesian Teak. These three species grow in sub-Shaharan countries such as Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The trees prefer the sandy soils deposited by the winds that blew off the Kalahari desert eons ago when the desert extended much ...
WOODEN MUKWA AND EBONY CHESS BOARD SET - CULTURE …
Experience the elegance of African craftsmanship with our Mukwa and Ebony chess board set. Perfect for gifting or family game nights. Shop now!
Umbilo, Kiaat, mukwa, wood turning, bowl blank, spindle, board, …
PTEROCARPUS ANGOLENSIS, known as KIAAT in South Africa, Mukwa in Zimbabwe and Zambia and also as the Fried Egg Tree due to the appearance of the pod
HAND MADE MANCALA CHESS BOARD - INSOLO - MADE OUT OF MUKWA …
Very authentic Zambian version of mancala chess board made out of the much sort out indigenous Mukwa and Ebony woods. A popular game in the southern African region especially in the villages of Zambia, called Insolo. A two-player simple but challenging counting and strategy great game for both adults and children.