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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-1033   CAS 0227-1033; Bead
Category Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Bead
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 Shell: spiny oyster (Spondylus sp.)
Description Shell disc bead; White and pink.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 2.0