[susieq]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivory_nut_palm

Here it is John. wikipedia.org is an online dictionary and not always acurate as anyone can edit the information posted there. I see in the article that the tree is listed as "threatened". If this is true it is all the more reason why this tree should be planted like an orchard to produce a regular harvested crop, just like fruit or nuts....
susieq

[EcuadorianHands.com]

Here is the blog I was telling you about. More info on Tagua, and natural products that we use in Ecuador to manufacture Handcrafts.

http://www.ecuadorianhands.com/blog-...ivory-origins/

[EcuadorianHands.com]

I hope you’ll enjoy this video about Tagua, The Ivory of Ecuador. It is in spanish only, but the scenes and footages are amazing. I promise I will post the english version, or at least with english subtitles very soon.

http://www.ecuadorianhands.com/blog-...ry-of-ecuador/

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[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

That would be an interesting clip if we could understand him! Didn't realize they were used for buttons....if you get the clip in English, please post, thanks

[EcuadorianHands.com]

I will shortly post it with english subtitles. I just wanted to give a little taste of this. Sorry