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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-1021   CAS 0227-1021; 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: Pichikil [Pichiquil]
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Stone carving fragment of a human face, only central portion present; Nose protrudes immensely and points up slightly; Large nostrils; Circular eyes are hollowed through to each other and topped with heavy brows; Back is concave; Partial hole drilled into top at break above left eye; Dark green-gray.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.8, Width = 2.5, Length = 4.6