February 22, 2024
Rarely Handmade Tagua Nut Netsuke Carving:lovely Panda
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FAQ | Shipping | Payment | Return Policy | Contact Us | Auctions Only | Buy It Now Only | About Us Description : This is a very nice hand carved Tagua Nut Netsuke .This piece is carved very detailed and lively. Size is about 2". This is a lovely piece add to your collection or a great gift for any occasions! Description : What is Tagua Nut? The palm tree Phytelephas aequatorialis, which bears the common names tagua palm and nut palm,or tagua. This palm is found in the tropical rainforests of South America, especially in Ecuador. It has a woody trunk which can grow to 20 m in height and very long pinnate leaves. The plants are dioecious, with the female individuals bearing large brown conical fruits, each approximately the size of a grapefruit and covered in a horned husk, containing usually four seeds. Immature seeds contain sweet edible pulp. Mature seeds are harder than wood and are encased in a bonelike shell. The endosperm is a white hemicellulose material that is so hard it can be polished and carved like ivory. Indeed, the plant's genus name Phytelephas means "elephant plant". The edible immature seeds are often dispersed by rainforest rodents such as agoutis. In some rural areas the trees are used to attract rodents, which are then captured for their meat. The Tagua Nut is a natural material which doesn't destroy the
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