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Title: |
Nota omtrent het rijk van Siak |
Author(s): |
Hymans van Anrooy, H.A. |
Year published: |
1885 |
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Tijdschrift voor Indische Taal Land en Volkenkunde |
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30 |
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259-390 |
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Location:
Subject:
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Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia - Sumatra
Distribution - Records
Sumatran Rhino
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There are rhinoceroses with two horns in the kingdom of Siak. |
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Location:
Subject:
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Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia - Sumatra
Value - Related to Horn
Asian Rhino Species
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1885, Sumatra, per horn $20 - $60, white horn $60 a piece |
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Location:
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Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia - Sumatra
Value - Related to Horn
Asian Rhino Species
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Kingdom of Siak. Every rhinoceros found must be offered to the Sultan. The finder receives a persalinan for this. The horn is much sought after as a medicine and it is said to act well against snake bites. A rhinoceros horn is worth between $ 20 and $ 60. Sometimes a white horn is found, for... |
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