Snakewood Half Log Sections
Piratinera guianensis
Also called Letterwood and Leopardwood. Color: dark red to reddish brown with irregular black speckles or stripes. Fine textured and highly lustrous. Very hard and heavy, 75-84 lbs/cu ft. Takes a beautiful finish. Very rare and very expensive. Guyana and Surinam.
These pieces haven't had any defects cut out, so they do include heart defects as well as some cracks. There is still usable material, especially for small items such as jewelry.
Item Number: W42351
A up to 1 15/16 x up to 4 7/16 x 10 3/16"
$135.00
B up to 3 x up to 6 1/8 x 10 3/8"
$142.00
C up to 2 3/4 x up to 6 1/8 x 11 1/2"
D up to 2 3/8 x up to 4 1/4 x 18"