Zebrawood (Microberlinia brazzavillensis) is a striking African hardwood prized for its bold, high-contrast striping that resembles a zebra’s pattern. The wood features a light tan to golden background with dark brown to nearly black stripes, creating dramatic visual impact.
Zebrawood turns well with sharp tools and controlled cuts. Its grain is typically interlocked with a coarse, open texture, giving it a distinctive feel and pronounced figure. With proper sanding and grain filling, it finishes beautifully, highlighting the dramatic striping. When properly dried, zebrawood offers good strength and stability.
Common uses include turning blanks, bowls, spindles, pens, furniture accents, and decorative turnings.
Special Note:
Blanks are rift or quartersawn to show off the striped figure. Ocassionally bowl blanks over 8 inches may be flat sawn.
Kiln dried to below 10% moisture content
End grain sealed in wax to maintain moisture content
Protective wax seal guaranteed for 30 days Guaranteed defect-free (unless otherwise noted) All orders fulfilled within 2 business days Shipments fully insured against loss and damage
Zebrawood is one of my favorite species to turn. The varying colors and grain lines are amazing. Also, it is turning friendly, and polishes to a nice shine.
I love the look of zebra wood. I've found it to turn nicely and easily. Will truly enjoy the project I have planed for this piece
V
Vance Stringham
Excellent Blank
As always, Got Wood? LLC has provided another exceptional blank. Crack free. Kiln dried. Squarely sawn and sufficiently, but not exceedingly, waxed. Keep up the great work.
J
John Sestric
Great Products, Great Service
Order often from this outlet. Always get what was ordered and get it fast. Good selection too! Highly recommend Got Wood!
Zebrawood is one of my favorite species to turn. The varying colors and grain lines are amazing. Also, it is turning friendly, and polishes to a nice shine.
I love the look of zebra wood. I've found it to turn nicely and easily. Will truly enjoy the project I have planed for this piece
V
Vance Stringham
Excellent Blank
As always, Got Wood? LLC has provided another exceptional blank. Crack free. Kiln dried. Squarely sawn and sufficiently, but not exceedingly, waxed. Keep up the great work.
J
John Sestric
Great Products, Great Service
Order often from this outlet. Always get what was ordered and get it fast. Good selection too! Highly recommend Got Wood!