African Mahogany is found in West Tropical Africa. The heartwood color is variable, ranging from a very pale pink to a deeper reddish brown, sometimes with streaks of medium to dark reddish brown. Color tends to darken with age African mahogany is generally easy to work with. It turns, glues, and finishes well. Mahogany is a multi use wood and is common in boatbuilding, furniture, cabinets, and turning. Janka Hardness: 1070