nixtamal (Maize Pot)
About this object
History of use
In order to process maize for consumption in the form, for example, of tortillas, corn is soaked and cooked in limewater. The corn can then be ground, and easily forms a dough. This is called nixtamalization. Pots such as these can be used to drain the limewater from the maize.
Physical description
Unglazed ceramic pot on three hand-molded curved feet, and a perforated bowl. The rim is painted a solid reddish-brown, which extends down the handles, and the neck is painted with a wavy line design, obscured by white. Two hand-molded handles attach to the bowl.
Date Made
C. 1980 ?
Date Acquired
11 Apr 2018
How Acquired
Sold
Credit Line
Purchase funded by the Michael O'Brian Family FoundationMore...
Measurements
Overall: 24.8 cm x 27.5 cm x 22 cm
Object Number
3289/75