Chiclero Preparation
A person stirs a large pot over an open fire in an outdoor setting surrounded by palm fronds, with animal hides hanging in the background.
Name/Title
Chiclero PreparationEntry/Object ID
1979.2.31Description
A man stirs a steaming pot. In the background are jaguar skins and large, tropical looking trees. The latex is collected, poured into a large kettle, placed over an open fire to boil off enough moisture so that the chicle will solidify and then be cast into blocks to permit handling commercially. Constant stirring hastens the process and prevents burning.Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
MonochromeCategory
Vault, People, Plants and Nature