With its very distinctive grain, Zebrawood comes from West Africa and is mainly found in Cameroon and Gabon. Commonly known as a veneer, it now is sold as a lumber stock. Zebrawood has a wavy and interlocked grain with medium texture.

This beautiful wood is quartersawn for the grain interest. It must be carefully planed or it will tear out, leaving a fuzziness. However, this can be sanded out easily to a smooth surface. It is oily but it holds a finish very well and the color does not darken over time. Turned objects made of zebrawood can be stunning. The wood turns well without catching. In the past it has been put to every imagineable use from hatracks to lifeboats, to fancy veneering. Its goldy brown color and lively figure lend themselves to any project.

Used in turning, inlay, cabinetwork, and decorative paneling (veneers), it finishes satisfactory because of the grain. Zebrawood is also very unstable, so keep this wood in a controlled environment when using it to add a distinct feature.