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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0725   CAS 0227-0725; 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 Triangular stone or mineral bead; One side has two indented lines on the proximal end; The indentations are perpendicular to one another; Strung together with CAS 0227-0717 through 0227-0731; White-green, brown and dark gray mottled with black inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.7, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 2.2