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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0953   CAS 0227-0953; Stone carving fragment (human head)
Category Carvings
Object Name Stone carving fragment (human head)
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 Figurine fragment, human head, only lower half of head is present; Round jaw, small, non-protruding chin, cheeks puff out at corners of mouth; Mouth is open, lower lip is thick; Upper lip may blend into Classic Mayan nose, or nose may be missing altogether; Missing portion appears to have been in Classic Mayan style with high sloping forehead and conical skull deformation; Green.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.3, Width = 1.6, Length = 2.1