SNAKEWOOD EXOTIC WOOD
Snakewood (or Letterwood) is one of the most exotic woods in the world. Named for the pattern found on the face of the boards, Snakewood has one of the most unique figure patterns.
- Used for violin bows
- Very dense
- One of the most expensive lumbers, often sold by the pound or kilo
Characteristics of Snakewood
| Origin of Wood Type | South America |
| Botanical Name | Piratinera guianensis |
| Specific Gravity | 1.3 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 6.75 |
| Color Range | Red – Brown – Black |
| Rarity / Availability | Rare |
| Typical Avg. Width | 2″ to 8″ |
| Typical Avg. Length | 2′ to 6′ |
| Avg. Waste Factor | N/A |
| Wood Uses | Violin Bows, Wood Turning, Inlaying, Veneer and many other uses |
| Lumber Grades | Select and Better, Flitch, Billets, Turning Blocks |
| Other Trade Names | Letterwood, Amourette, Bourra Courra, Leopard Wood, Speckled Wood, Letterhout, Polo Do Oro |
Snakewood Lumber Detailed Pricing:
| Species | Thickness | Grade | Figure Type | Width Range | Length Range | Price Per BF |
| Snakewood | Unselected | Unselected | None | 2.00″ to 10.00″ | 12.00″ to 60.00″ | $300.00 |
Call for availability: 1.610.932.7400 / 1.888.814.0007