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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0502   CAS 0227-0502; 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? with mica inclusions
Description Stone or mineral bead shaped like an axe head; Strung together with CAS 0227-0492 through 0227-0503; Gray and dark gray mottled with mica inclusions and gray fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 1.1