Tapping a Sapodilla Tree

Photograph

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

A dense jungle scene where a tree trunk is wrapped by a spiraling vine. The tree is surrounded by abundant vegetation and palm leaves that create a complex, textured pattern and convey a sense of depth and natural complexity, highlighting the intricate beauty and wildness of a lush forest environment.

A dense jungle scene where a tree trunk is wrapped by a spiraling vine. The tree is surrounded by abundant vegetation and palm leaves that create a complex, textured pattern and convey a sense of depth and natural complexity, highlighting the intricate beauty and wildness of a lush forest environment.

Name/Title

Tapping a Sapodilla Tree

Entry/Object ID

1979.2.30

Description

A tree in a tropical looking forest is being tapped. A sapodila tree cannot be tapped until it is about 30 years old and then it can only be tapped every 4-6 years. The tree lives to a great age with proper attention. The latex found in vertical tubes growing outside of th cambium is procured from the tree by a series of incisions reaching ffom the base of the trunk to its branches.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Monochrome

Category

Vault, Plants and Nature

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

20 in

Width

16 in