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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0300   CAS 0227-0300; Pendant
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Pendant
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 Jadeite, probably
Description Tear-shaped pendant; Appears to be carved into a simple face on one side (back side blank), with the pendant hole through a very high forehead, dimpled cheeks, a straight mouth, and punctuated eyes; Green with pale green and brown marbling; "Forehead" is predominately brown.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 2.8