Perelaer, 1867. Twaalfhonderd palen door Midden Java. Militaire Spectator (3) 12: 547-555
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Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia - Java |
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Value - Related to Horn |
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Asian Rhino Species |
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Visiting the chief of Poerwokerta still had about twenty disks of the horn, the size of a 10 penny (tien stuiver) piece, and offered us some. It is common belief on Java, that rhinoceros horn is the best cure for snake bite. One only needs to dip the horn in vinegar and put it on the wound, and the miracle is performed.
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Twaalfhonderd palen door Midden Java
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