Amazaque

Amazaque wood (Guibourtia ehie) is a species of hardwood tree native to West Africa, particularly found in countries like Cameroon, Nigeria, and Ghana. This species is renowned for its rich reddish-brown coloration, often featuring dark streaks and intricate grain patterns, making it highly prized.

Amazaque  is dense and durable, with a hardness comparable to that of genuine rosewood. It possesses excellent working properties, allowing it to be easily carved, turned, and polished to a high luster. Its stability and resistance to decay make it a popular choice for high-quality furniture, cabinetry, flooring, musical instruments, and decorative veneers.

This species has gained significant attention in recent years due to concerns about illegal logging and overexploitation, leading to its inclusion in the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) appendix II list, which regulates its international trade to ensure sustainability.