Pot Boiler
| Object Number: | 64-32-1 |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Poverty Point |
| Provenience: | United States of America Louisiana Poverty Point |
| Culture Area: | Southeast Culture Area |
| Section: | American |
| Materials: | Clay |
| Length: | 6.3 cm |
| Width: | 4 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of John Witthoft, 1964 |
| Other Number: | 39 - Field No SF |
Description
Made by rolling rope of clay, breaking off pieces which then show finger marks. Used instead of stone for cooking. The boilers were fire heated, then dropped into baskets or bark vessels containing food. All are tan or slightly reddish clay. Marks of two fingers very clear. 1 end rounded, one broken off.
Current & Past Exhibitions:
| Moundbuilders: Ancient Architects of North America (24 Jun 2017 - 26 Apr 2020) | View Objects in Exhibition |
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