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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-1068   CAS 0227-1068; 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: Pichikil [Pichiquil]
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite
Description Carved jadeite bead, round at one end, pointed at the other; Bead resembles a bird head with the beak slightly open and the eyes serving as the bead hole; Dark green-gray.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.3, Width = 2.3, Length = 1.2