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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0891   CAS 0227-0891; 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; Two holes through top, either broken (exit and entry on same side) or incomplete (begun on one side, not yet on other); Side with holes begun is flat and very rough; Opposite side is smooth and rounded; Dark blackish-green.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 2.5