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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0809   CAS 0227-0809; 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 Rounded stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0806 through 0227-0813; Green and gray-green mottled with white and dark gray inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.7, Length = 1.8