Catalog Number |
CAS 0227-0953 | |
Category | Carvings | |
Object Name | Stone carving fragment (human head) | |
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 | Figurine fragment, human head, only lower half of head is present; Round jaw, small, non-protruding chin, cheeks puff out at corners of mouth; Mouth is open, lower lip is thick; Upper lip may blend into Classic Mayan nose, or nose may be missing altogether; Missing portion appears to have been in Classic Mayan style with high sloping forehead and conical skull deformation; Green. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 3.3, Width = 1.6, Length = 2.1 |