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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-1098   CAS 0227-1098; Pendant fragment
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Pendant fragment
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; Round, red-orange shell fragment with two holes perforated near the joint.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.4, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 7.0