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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-1071   CAS 0227-1071; 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 Stone: serpentine
Description Large tubular serpentine bead; Dark green with green inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.5, Length = 8.1