Corn Cob Collection

Eurasian Jay -Garrulus glandarius- on a corn cob, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Zea saccharata, Sweet Corn, cob with green foliage

Okimono in the Form of a Rat on a Corn Cob, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Okimono in the Form of a Rat on a Corn Cob, Late 19th century

Roman Peasants Going to Market, 1837. Creator: Jorgen Sonne
Roman Peasants Going to Market, 1837

Marina City (Corn Cob)
Catherine W

Incense burner in the form of the goddess of agriculture Chicomecoatl, Tlahuac
5926309 Incense burner in the form of the goddess of agriculture Chicomecoatl, Tlahuac, Late Postclassic period, c.1500 (terracotta) by Aztec, (16th century); Museo Nacional de Antropologia

Still Life of Fruits and Vegetables (oil on panel)
PWI91430 Still Life of Fruits and Vegetables (oil on panel) by Snyders or Snijders, Frans (1579-1657); 79x108 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; Flemish, out of copyright

Relic box, from Dorchester, Massachusetts, 1835 (mahogany & birch)
HNE273745 Relic box, from Dorchester, Massachusetts, 1835 (mahogany & birch) by Clapp, John (b.1764); Historic New England, Boston, Massachusetts

Incense burner in the form of the goddess of maize Xilonen, Tlahuac
5926310 Incense burner in the form of the goddess of maize Xilonen, Tlahuac, Late Postclassic period, c.1500 (terracotta) by Aztec, (16th century); Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City

Incense burner in the form of the goddess of maize Xilonen, Tlahuac
5926312 Incense burner in the form of the goddess of maize Xilonen, Tlahuac, Late Postclassic period, c.1500 (terracotta) by Aztec, (16th century); Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City

Incense burner in the form of the goddess of agriculture Chicomecoatl, Tlahuac
5926307 Incense burner in the form of the goddess of agriculture Chicomecoatl, Tlahuac, Late Postclassic period, c.1500 (terracotta) by Aztec, (16th century); Museo Nacional de Antropologia

Corn field in the Hallertau area, Mainburg, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Day gecko on ear of yellow corn; British columbia canada

Hands holding corn cob

Baskets with corn cobs -Zea mays subsp. mays- filled, Bavaria, Germany

Nikita khrushchev during his corn campaign, 1959

Black and white illustration of kebabs, steaks, chicken drumsticks and corn cobs on a grill over hot coals, foil-wrapped potatoes on the embers

Spit roasting of ham on barbecue grill with corn cobs, close-up

Various cereal with corn cobs

Corn or maize cob with kitchen knife

Ripe corn, cornfield, autumn, Aichach district, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Corn laid out to dry, Vietnam, Asia

Marzipan vegetables

Maize or Corn -Zea mays-, hung out to dry, Soppong or Pang Mapha area, Northern Thailand, Thailand, Asia

Corn cobs hung up to dry in a village of the Chinese minority on the border with Myanmar, Ban Rak Thai or Mae Aw, Northern Thailand, Thailand, Asia

Chicken breast and corn on a barbecue

Roasted chestnuts and corncobs, food stall on a street, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Drying corn cobs -Zea mays subsp. mays-, Bavaria, Germany

Corn cobs hung up to dry at an old cottage in the Spreewald, Brandenburg, Germany, Europe

Ripe corncobs, Maize -Zea mays subsp. mays- on a trailer, Bavaria, Germany

Sharon, CT Milkweed, corn, and maple trees in a field in the Litchfield Hills of western Connecticut. Fog

Parana State, Brazil. Maize (sweet corn, Zea mays) field with a ripe head of sweet corn in the foreground

Spain, Catalonia, Vielha, bunches of corn cobs hanging outside window

Three cobs of corn showing variations in colour, caused by transposon segments of DNA

Corn cob with knife, close-up

Corn cob in husk

Fresh sweetcorn, close-up

Pulling off husks and silk from corn-on-the-cob

Italy, Tuscany, corn cobs sold at market

Pouring butter over sweetcorn

Corn on the cob in boiling water in a saucepan, close-up

Sweetcorn on barbecue grill

Corn cob with multi-coloured kernels

Wild and cultivated chicory, corn cob, primitive form of corn plant and cob, flowers and fruit of wild tomato, cultivated tomatoes, flower head and root of wild carrot, cultivated carrot

Zea mays rugosa, Corn cob

Corn on the cob partially still in its husk

Peru, Lima, three purple maize corn cobs, a quince, and a sliced lime on a plate plate, glass of chicha morada in the background

Two corn cobs, inside husk and with husk removed, close-up

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"From Bavaria to Mexico: Celebrating the Corn Cob's Cultural Significance" A Eurasian Jay perches gracefully on a corn cob, showcasing nature's harmony in Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany. Zea saccharata, also known as Sweet Corn, displays its vibrant green foliage surrounding a perfectly formed cob. Marina City's iconic architecture resembles the shape of a towering corn cob against Chicago's skyline. An incense burner shaped like Chicomecoatl, the goddess of agriculture, pays homage to the importance of corn in Tlahuac culture. A still life painting captures the beauty and abundance of fruits and vegetables including an ear of corn on panel canvas. Dating back to 1835 in Dorchester, Massachusetts, a relic box made from mahogany and birch showcases intricate carvings inspired by corn symbolism. Xilonen, the goddess of maize in Tlahuac mythology is represented through an exquisite incense burner that honors this sacred crop. The lush Hallertau region in Mainburg, Bavaria boasts vast fields filled with rows upon rows of golden corn plants swaying gently in the breeze. Molveno at Italy's picturesque Lago di Molveno offers breathtaking views where mountains reflect on serene waters just like kernels nestled within a cob. In various corners of Europe and beyond lies evidence of our deep-rooted connection to one humble yet extraordinary creation - the corn cob. From Germany's fertile lands where birds find solace atop these golden treasures to Italy's stunning lakeside vistas mirroring their splendor; it is clear that this simple plant has woven itself into our cultural tapestry. Across time and continents alike we see how civilizations have revered this staple food source through artistry and craftsmanship - be it through paintings immortalizing its bounty or intricately carved relics paying tribute to deities associated with its growth.