Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by origin]
6. biological material
7. plant material
8. [wood and wood by product]
9. wood (plant material)
10. [wood by composition or origin]
11. hardwood

Anotations

Scope note:

Wood of the species Terminalia superba, native to West Africa. It ranges in color from pale straw to dark irregular grey markings; it is used for making solid parts of furniture, paneling, inlay, and musical instruments, famously the Gibson guitar. It is prized for its workability, color, and finish.