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A late 18th-early 19th century coco de mer seed (largest seed…
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Auckland
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14-Nov-2011
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A late 18th-early 19th century coco de mer seed (largest seed in the world), carved by an early whaler or sailor to suggest female genetalia, these seeds, when initially found at sea, were highly prized curiosities of unknown origin that changed hands for very large sums of money. One example was recently a Royal gift from the Seychelles Foreign Minister to Kate and William Windsor whilst they were on honeymoon. Length 36 cm
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Industry Science & Technology: Natural History