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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0453   CAS 0227-0453; Bead
Category Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Bead
Culture Maya
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Guatemala
State/Prov./Dist. Huehuetenango
County
Other Geographic Data Site: Pichikil [Pichiquil]
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Stone or mineral bead shaped like an axe head; One side is very flat, possibly indicating that the bead in unfinished; Strung together with CAS 0227-0452 through 0227-0466; Green with black and whitish inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 1.1