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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-1053   CAS 0227-1053; Bead
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: bivalve?
Description Arching tubular shell bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-1054; Multiple natural perforations; Orange on one side, white on the other.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.6, Length = 11.8