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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0554   CAS 0227-0554; 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 Ovaloid stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0546 through 0227-0558; Gray-green with dark green and whitish mottling and gray-brown inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 1.6