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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-1105   CAS 0227-1105; Shell fragment
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Shell fragment
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 Shell: bivalve
Description Unfinished shell pendant? Hexagonal shell fragment; White with iridescence.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.2, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 5.2