Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0227-0300 | |
| Category | Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Pendant | |
| Culture | Maya | |
| Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
| Country | Guatemala | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Huehuetenango | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Site: unknown (Chalchitan or Pichikil [Pichiquil]) | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | Elgueta Collection (Mayan) | |
| Materials | Jadeite, probably | |
| Description | Tear-shaped pendant; Appears to be carved into a simple face on one side (back side blank), with the pendant hole through a very high forehead, dimpled cheeks, a straight mouth, and punctuated eyes; Green with pale green and brown marbling; "Forehead" is predominately brown. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.8, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 2.8 | |