Ag023 Angelim, Andira, red Cabbage Antique Board 850 x 400 x 16 mm

Angelim Vermelho, Andira (Andira coriacea)  is the wood of a tree growing in South America and on the Caribbean islands, it is also known there as Red Cabbage, rode Kabbes, Batseed or Koraro. The very hard and heavy wood of the tree, which grows into mighty specimens, is dark red-brown, rather coarse-pored and is characterized by a striking longitudinal structure, which results from the alternation of hard wood fibers and soft parenchyma bands. This makes it look a bit like red palm wood, but it has a more uniform density and is therefore easier to work with than red palm wood. This is a Table top from an antique console from around 1840-50.