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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0560   CAS 0227-0560; 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 Oval stone or mineral bead; Hole enters and exits on the farthest ends but an additional hole runs from the side of the bead to the main hole; Strung together with CAS 0227-0559 through 0227-0570; Gray and dark gray-green mottled with gray fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 2.9