Catalog Number |
CAS 0227-1016 | |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Stone object (ceremonial blade?) | |
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 | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Elgueta Collection (Mayan) | |
Materials | Stone: soapstone? | |
Description | Possible ceremonial blade; L-shaped stone (soapstone?) object; Gray; Top end of "L" is cut out to be narrower, perhaps to be hafted onto a handle; Groove along inside base of "L" running up stem of "L"; 3 ridges in top of "L" perhaps to help secure lashings? No evidence of use as a tool. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 12.1, Thickness = 3.6, Length = 17.2 |