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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0916   CAS 0227-0916; 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 Stone
Description Carved stone fragment; Rectangular with evidence of a bas-relief design on one side, back side blank; Dark gray with pale brownish-gray.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.4, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 2.8