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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0796   CAS 0227-0796; 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 same side; Strung together with CAS 0227-0794 through 0227-0805; Green with gray and black inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 2.6