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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0761   CAS 0227-0761; 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 Semi-rectangular stone or mineral bead; One side has three thick indented lines in an irregular pattern; Strung together with CAS 0227-0756 through 0227-0767; Black-green with gray inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 1.6