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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-1065   CAS 0227-1065; Beads (11)
Category Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Beads (11)
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 Shells: spiral mollusk
Description Eleven small mollusk shell beads, strung together; Each shell has a hole in the side wall.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.8, Length = 1.1