Also known as Hawaiian Koa, Hawaiian mahogany and Ukelele wood. It has been imported into California for fixtures, interior finish, cabinets, musical instruments, and show windows. It is hard and strong, and takes a high polish. It is one of the only two woods of Hawaii that has much commercial value and is principally a cabinet wood. The other wood (Metrosideros polymorphya) is, fortunately for Hawaii, a general utility wood. Volcanic eruptions and consequent lava flows in Hawai have buried a considerable portion of the Koa forests.

Locations: (explanation)

• 128-3: This board measures 1"x181/2"x10'10", 161/2 board feet. Originally 14'0" long.
• 243-3: A board with fancier figure. The figure varies from plain to mottled and wavy