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CAS Anthropology Collections Database


Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0683   CAS 0227-0683; 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 Irregular stone or mineral bead, rounded with one slightly pointed side; Strung together with CAS 0227-0681 through 0227-0692; Black with gray inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.4, Length = 1.1