Catalog Number |
CAS 0227-1021 | |
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: Pichikil [Pichiquil] | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Elgueta Collection (Mayan) | |
Materials | Jadeite, probably | |
Description | Stone carving fragment of a human face, only central portion present; Nose protrudes immensely and points up slightly; Large nostrils; Circular eyes are hollowed through to each other and topped with heavy brows; Back is concave; Partial hole drilled into top at break above left eye; Dark green-gray. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 4.8, Width = 2.5, Length = 4.6 |