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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-1106   CAS 0227-1106; 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: unknown (Chalchitan or Pichikil [Pichiquil])
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Metal
Description Small copper bead; Highly corroded, nearly completely green, but still evidences a bas-relief design.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.3, Max Diam = 0.7, Length = 1.5