Amara is Macassar Ebony from Indonesia.

Amara Ebony, Asian Ebony (Botanical: Diospyros amara, celebica)

Asian Ebony Characteristics

Usually straight grained fine texture and very high natural luster.  A Heavy and Hard wood with a moderate workability.  It is very similar in characteristics to macassar ebony and comes from Borneo.

Color Range

Heartwood is medium brown with a sometimes reddish hue, commonly jet-black with occasional brown streaks.

Other Names

Asian Ebony, Amara Ebony, Indonesian Macassar Ebony

Typical Use:

Musical instruments, turning, inlay, Tools and accents.

Tree Characteristics:

This is a small slow growing tree.

Asian Ebony grows:

Asia, Borneo, Indonesia