Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0227-1016 | |
| Category | Ceremonial Items; Tools & Implements | |
| Object Name | Stone object (ceremonial blade?) | |
| 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 | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | Elgueta Collection (Mayan) | |
| Materials | Stone: soapstone? | |
| Description | Possible ceremonial blade; L-shaped stone (soapstone?) object; Gray; Top end of "L" is cut out to be narrower, perhaps to be hafted onto a handle; Groove along inside base of "L" running up stem of "L"; 3 ridges in top of "L" perhaps to help secure lashings? No evidence of use as a tool. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 12.1, Thickness = 3.6, Length = 17.2 | |