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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0906   CAS 0227-0906; Stone carving fragment (headdress ornament?)
Category Carvings
Object Name Stone carving fragment (headdress ornament?)
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
Description Carved jadeite fragment; Rectangular with evidence of a bas-relief design on one side, back side blank; Drilled hole; White with light green and brown marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 4.7