The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Cross-banded \Cross"-band`ed\ (-b?nd`?d), a.
   A term used when a narrow ribbon of veneer is inserted into
   the surface of any piece of furniture, wainscoting, etc., so
   that the grain of it is contrary to the general surface.
   [1913 Webster]

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

cross-banded
    adj 1: (of snakes) having crossing bands on the back