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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-1097   CAS 0227-1097; Shell fragment (2 pieces)
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Shell fragment (2 pieces)
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: spiny oyster (Spondylus sp.)
Description Unfinished shell pendant? Red-orange shell fragment.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.8, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 8.0