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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0781   CAS 0227-0781; 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, round at the proximal end with a long, protruding distal portion; The top of the bead is decorated with a series of diagonal lines on the distal portion and two partial holes drilled next to the two ends of the complete hole; The bottom of the bead is flat and undecorated; Strung together with CAS 0227-0768 through 0227-0780; Gray.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 3.7