Catalog Number |
CAS 0227-1051 | ![]() |
Category | Bead & Leatherwork | |
Object Name | Bead | |
Culture | Maya | |
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Guatemala | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Huehuetenango | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Site: Chalchitan | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Elgueta Collection (Mayan) | |
Materials | Shell: spiny oyster (Spondylus sp.) | |
Description | Shell or coral disc bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-1050-1052; Multiple natural perforations; Red-orange on one side, half orange, half white on the other. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 1.1, Max Diam = 2.0 |