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			This is Tagua nut. I purchased this in a little village in the Darien some years ago. 
		
		
		
			These are pictured at about 2x magnification. Now, if only we could genetically modify the plant to produce nuts of a suitable size maybe it would put a dent in the ivory trade.  | 
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