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Title: Nota omtrent het rijk van Siak
Author(s): Hymans van Anrooy, H.A.
Year published: 1885
Journal: Tijdschrift voor Indische Taal Land en Volkenkunde
Volume: 30
Pages: 259-390
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Location:
Subject:
Species:
Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia - Sumatra
Distribution - Records
Sumatran Rhino
There are rhinoceroses with two horns in the kingdom of Siak.
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Location:
Subject:
Species:
Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia - Sumatra
Value - Related to Horn
Asian Rhino Species
1885, Sumatra, per horn $20 - $60, white horn $60 a piece
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Location:
Subject:
Species:
Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia - Sumatra
Value - Related to Horn
Asian Rhino Species
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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