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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0884   CAS 0227-0884; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Jadeite (?) bead, shaped like a concave base projectile point; Unfinished hole begun on one side; Green with light green and brown marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 2.5