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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0888   CAS 0227-0888; 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: unknown (Chalchitan or Pichikil [Pichiquil])
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Ovaloid bead form, hole through top, either broken (exit and entry on same side) or incomplete (begun on one side, not yet on other); Edges smoothed; Green with white speckles.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 1.5