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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0288   CAS 0227-0288; 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: Pichikil [Pichiquil]
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Semi-round stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0280 through 0227-0291; Dark green with whitish inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 1.3