Dummies made from Teak Wood. These dummy trunks are made from Teak Wood. Teak is one of the most expensive woods, and hard to obtain due to sanctions. Teak is naturally resinous, making it the least prone to cracking. This unique character of teak gives it an oily feel to the hand. It is a "traditional" and highly sought after wood for dummies. Teak (Tectona) is a genus of tropical hardwood trees in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is native to the south and southeast of Asia, and is commonly found as a component of monsoon forest vegetation. Certain species of teak trees are considered endangered. All the teak wood used in these dummies was obtained legally from reclaimed wood sources.