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A 19th century coco de mer seed largest seed in the world,…
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Auckland
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28-Nov-2012
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A 19th century coco de mer seed largest seed in the world, carved by an early whaler or sailor to suggest female genitalia. 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 gift from the Seychelles Foreign Minister to the Duke of Cambridge and Duchess of Cambridge while on their honeymoon. Length 27 cm. Width 25 cm. Height 16 cm.
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Industry Science & Technology: Natural History