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Pterocarpus indicus
DESCRIPTION:
Amboyna is a marvelously luxurious burl from the tree that is commonly known as narra. Some reports say that the name amboyna only
applies to the veneer made from the burl, but if so that rule is honored only in the breech since all the dealers I am aware of refer
to both the solid burl pieces and the veneer as amboyna or amboyna burl, but not narra burl.
A rare, exotic hardwood that grows in Southeast Asia and has a fragrant aroma. It can vary in color from yellow to golden brown to
red, and is generally considered excellent for both turning and finishing. Don Mogelefsky of the Exotic Wood Group says "You might think
of Amboyna as 'the burl with the swirl.' Thanks in part to its wavy grain, Amboyna Burl is figured with numerous, captivating swirls." |
