Mahogany – Pod

Afzelia quanzensis
• Also known as |
Afzelia|Chamfuta|Chamfuti|Doussie|Pod Mahogany
Mahogany - Pod / Chamfuta Lumber @ Rare Woods USA

Pod Mahogany (Afzelia quanzensis), also called Afzelia, Chamfuta or Doussie, is a light reddish-brown wood from southeastern Africa. It’s named for its mahogany-like looks and the large woody seed pods the trees produce, whose black-and-red seeds are popular in Africa for necklaces and charms.

It’s much harder, denser, more stable and more durable than other mahogany substitutes. The heartwood darkens to a rich reddish-brown over time, and the sapwood is pale yellow and clearly distinct. The grain is often interlocked with a medium to coarse texture.

Premium boards can rival the world’s finest exotics, with strong chatoyance and deep, three-dimensional figure. Its density makes it tougher to work than true mahogany, so keep tools sharp, but it finishes very well. It has very low movement once dry, which makes it ideal for flooring and outdoor work.

Denser stock has been used for demanding outdoor work and construction in Africa. It’s also a great choice for flooring, furniture, paneling, stair treads and inlay.

African populations of Afzelia are listed in CITES Appendix II (since February 2023), so international shipments need CITES permits. Classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.  Declared a protected tree in South Africa in 2022.

Why We Love This Wood

Mahogany looks with far more density and durability, and premium boards have a deep, 3D figure.

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    Vital Statistics
    Main Color GroupReddish
    Grain Pattern Figured
    Avg Dry Weight - LB/BF4.2
    Avg Dry Weight - KG/M3805
    Janka Hardness - LBF1915
    Janka Hardness - N8500
    PRE-CUT SIZES (Mahogany – Pod)
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    Fingerboard

    32.63
    6
    .94
    A

    $30.60

    yes

    Fingerboard

    32.75
    7
    .94
    AB

    $33.08

    yes

    Fingerboard

    32.69
    6
    .94
    AB

    $28.07

    yes

    Fingerboard

    32.69
    6.12
    .94
    AB

    $33.68

    yes

    Fingerboard

    32.31
    10.56
    .94
    AB

    $50.69

    yes

    Fingerboard

    32.75
    10.63
    .94
    A

    $56.42

    yes

    Fingerboard

    32.75
    6.06
    .94
    A

    $34.72

    yes

    Fingerboard

    32.69
    7
    .94
    B

    $30.00

    yes

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    Small live knots.

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    Small knot. Surface defect.

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    MOGPOD1088_1
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    x 6" x
    32.69"
    | Grade: AB
    Check. Slight taper from 6” to 6.06”

    $28.07

    MOGPOD1087_1
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    32.31"
    | Grade: AB
    Edge defect. Surface defect. Skip plane.

    $50.69

    MOGPOD1085_1
    MOGPOD1085
    .94"
    x 10.63" x
    32.75"
    | Grade: A
    Minor surface defect.

    $56.42

    MOGPOD1084_1
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    .94"
    x 6.06" x
    32.75"
    | Grade: A
    Slight taper from 6” to 6.25” Minor skip plane. Small live knot.

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    MOGPOD1083_1
    MOGPOD1083
    .94"
    x 7" x
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    | Grade: B
    Knots. Bark inclusion. Edge defect.

    $30.00

    MOGPOD1082_1
    MOGPOD1082
    .94"
    x 6" x
    32.63"
    | Grade: A
    Small Knot

    $30.60

    MOGPOD1081_1
    MOGPOD1081
    .94"
    x 6.13" x
    32.69"
    | Grade: AB
    Edge Defect. minor surface defect. Live knot.

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    MOGPOD1080_1
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    .94"
    x 8.19" x
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    | Grade: A
    Slight taper 8.13” to 8.25”. Small edge defect.

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    MOGPOD1079_1
    MOGPOD1079
    .94"
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    32.75"
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    Check. Edge defect.

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    MOGPOD1078_1
    MOGPOD1078
    .94"
    x 8" x
    32.63"
    | Grade: A
    Small live knot. Minor edge defect.

    $43.97

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