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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0294   CAS 0227-0294; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Tubular jadeite (?) bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0292 through 0299; Light green with whitish inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.6, Length = 1.2