Catalog Number
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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 | |