African can be reddis pink too. Hondo can be anything from deep dard red- usually the board is dense and heavy- to light pink to orange. Lots of variation. Importers and suppliers also tended to mix a little so a big batch could have more than one type in it. If it looks like the real deal, take it and find a way to store it. I've got a bunch of Brazilian stored with a friend in North Carolina and wish I could store some of yours in Wisconsin. The older stuff could well be superior to what has been imported since the restrictions. Dave