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CAS Anthropology Collections Database


Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0684   CAS 0227-0684; 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 Round stone or mineral bead with four indented lines, fairly evenly spaced, lying parallel to the bead hole; Strung together with CAS 0227-0681 through 0227-0692; Dark gray with gray inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.2, Length = 1.0