Bulletwood or Balata Tree trunk (Manilkara bidentata). Healed axe marks cut into the bark show from where balata gum collected.

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Bulletwood or Balata Tree trunk (Manilkara bidentata). Healed axe marks cut into the bark show from where balata gum in the form of a milky white sap has been collected. The rubber like material produced is used in the creation of local crafts by Amerindians. Also in making of gplf balls.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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