Catalog Number
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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 | |