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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0918   CAS 0227-0918; 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 This piece is part of CAS 0227-0917; From card: "Although the 2 pieces do not fit exactly together, they are fragments of the same pendant - the design on the face is done in low relief and continues partially over onto the side - the backside is undecorated and polished - is drilled thru the center vertically (biconically drilled) and is of a consistent light-green color."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.2, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 4.2