Catalog Number |
CAS 0227-1093 | ![]() |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Pendant | |
Culture | Maya | |
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Guatemala | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Huehuetenango | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Site: unknown (Chalchitan or Pichikil [Pichiquil]) | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Elgueta Collection (Mayan) | |
Materials | Shell: spiral mollusk | |
Description | Unfinished? shell pendant; Irregular rectangle with two holes in the center and the remains of two (possible) holes broken through along one edge; The natural curve of the shell forms a boxy shape, with one side slightly concave. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 4.5, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 5.5 |