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 derived from either of two species in the Guibourtia genus of western Africa; it has a light red, brown, or violet background with evenly spaced pink or purple stripes. The wood is of medium texture and polishes to a high gloss. It is used, often as veneer, for cabinets, pianos, other furniture, and for smaller decorative items such as handles and boxes.