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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0986   CAS 0227-0986; Bead fragment
Category Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Bead fragment
Culture Maya
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Guatemala
State/Prov./Dist. Huehuetenango
County
Other Geographic Data Site: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Shell: Abalone (Haliotis sp.) (?)
Description Shell bead fragment; Narrow ring; Approximately 3/4 present; Outer edge retains original shell roughness; Reddish-orange (abalone?).
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.2, Max Diam = 1.7