Curupay comes from
Parts of Central and South America

Botanical Name:
Anadenanthera macrocarpa
 
Other Names:
Angico prieto, Cebil, Cebil Colorado, Curupay, Curupay ata, Patagonia Rosewood
 
Color:
Dark red, slightly maroon, with irregular dark (or nearly black) streaks and stripes
 
Characteristics:
A very strong, dense, and hard wood that surprisingly decent to work with and looks incredible with a clear finish. The wood often displays dark, or nearly black, lines and irregular stripes which makes it nice for fine woodwork pieces.
 
Typical Uses:
Furniture, Musical instruments, flooring, various exterior uses, Marine construction, Tool handles, Turnery, Barge fenders, Docks, Exterior trim & siding, Handles, Naval architecture, Parquet flooring, Rafts, Shingles