Catalog Number
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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 | |