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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0001   CAS 0227-0001; Ladle censer handle
Category Pottery; Tools & Implements
Object Name Ladle censer handle
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 Clay
Description Ladle censer handle with bowl fragment attached; Human effigy (face only) on distal end of tubular handle; The hollow handle is open at the distal end but there is no opening from the handle into the bowl; Effigy faces up and covers 1/2 of the handle; Face has applied beard and ear plugs, and coffee-bean eyes with matching mouth; A round ornament rests on the center of the forehead; No evidence of pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.6, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 3.8, Length = 14.4

Catalog Number CAS 0227-0002   CAS 0227-0002; Ladle censer with rattle
Category Pottery; Tools & Implements
Object Name Ladle censer with rattle
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Ladle censer with shallow bowl and tubular handle; Handle is hollow with clay rattle inside and two small, round holes centered near end; One hole is on top, the other underneath; Top of handle has three wide, evenly spaced ridges incised into rim; Beige.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.2, Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 21.0, Length = 34.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0003   CAS 0227-0003; Ladle censer
Category Pottery; Tools & Implements
Object Name Ladle censer
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 Clay; Pigment?
Description Ladle censer; Hollow, tubular handle with four applied dots at the end protruding slightly beyond the handle; A fifth dot is centered on the handle just below the four and may have had a hole above it; Possible traces of red pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.6, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 19.9, Length = 31.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0004   CAS 0227-0004; Ladle censer
Category Pottery; Tools & Implements
Object Name Ladle censer
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Ladle censer with shallow bowl; Handle was formed by twisting four rolls of clay so that they wind around each other; Distal end of handle has been flattened and has the four ends of the rolls pointing out slightly so that they form bumps in the tip of the handle; Beige.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.7, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 25.2, Length = 32.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0005   CAS 0227-0005; Ladle censer
Category Pottery; Tools & Implements
Object Name Ladle censer
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Ladle censer with human effigy (face only) on distal end of tubular handle; The hollow handle is open at the distal end and also opens into the bowl; Effigy faces up and covers 1/3 of the handle; Face has applied coffee-bean eyes, matching mouth, and five round protrusions ringing the front forehead/rim of handle; The base of the bowl has 17 punctuated holes; Traces of red pigment remain.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.0, Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 18.3, Length = 29.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0006   CAS 0227-0006; Ladle censer handle with rattle
Category Pottery; Tools & Implements
Object Name Ladle censer handle with rattle
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 Clay
Description Ladle censer handle with bowl fragment attached; Jaguar effigy (face only) on distal end of tubular handle; The hollow handle is closed at both ends, but there is a hole at each corner of the mouth; Effigy faces directly away from the bowl and covers 1/3 of the handle; Jaguar has an open mouth, fangs bared; A clay rattle is inside the handle; No evidence of pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.3, Width = 5.3, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 5.1, Length = 22.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0007   CAS 0227-0007; Ladle censer
Category Pottery; Tools & Implements
Object Name Ladle censer
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Ladle censer with shallow bowl and tubular handle; Handle is hollow and open on the distal end; Distal end of handle has a flaring rim; Beige with inner rim of bowl painted with a red ring.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.9, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 27.3, Length = 36.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0008   CAS 0227-0008; Incensario fragment
Category Ceremonial Items; Pottery
Object Name Incensario 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 Clay
Description Incensario base, hollow with slightly flaring base rim; Outside surface is decorated with three sets of four vertical lines formed by pinching the clay before firing; At the top of the base, directly above a set of lines, is an applied design of two earspool-like circles touching each other and centered above a roundish protrusion with a vertical incision; This design has been broken off at the top where the bowl had been, but what remains resembles a face with earspool-like eyes and a bulbous nose; Bowl of vessel is completely missing; Unpainted.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.8, Thickness = 0.9, Max Diam = 17.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0009   CAS 0227-0009; Incensario
Category Ceremonial Items; Pottery
Object Name Incensario
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Incensario with deep, hollow base and slightly shallower bowl; Bowl is slightly wider than base; Bowl and base both have nearly vertical walls and flaring lips; Base has design of six semi-rectangular holes, evenly spaced, along the wall; Beige with traces of red pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.6, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 22.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0010   CAS 0227-0010; Incensario
Category Ceremonial Items; Pottery
Object Name Incensario
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 Clay
Description Incensario with flaring rim and base, narrower center; Rim and base have defined lips; Seam shows union of base and bowl; The base has a high, hollow center, as does the bowl; Inside of bowl is fire-damaged, possibly from the burning of incense therein; Unpainted.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.9, Thickness = 1.6, Max Diam = 24.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0011   CAS 0227-0011; Incensario
Category Ceremonial Items; Pottery
Object Name Incensario
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Incensario with narrow center and slightly flaring bowl and base; The base has a hollow center, as does the bowl; Red pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.7, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 16.6

Catalog Number CAS 0227-0012   CAS 0227-0012; Incensario
Category Ceremonial Items; Pottery
Object Name Incensario
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Incensario with deep, hollow base and shallow bowl; Front design shows a human face, with a long, narrow nose and wide, coffee bean eyes and mouth which look half open; Arching above the nose and down the cheeks is an inverted "U" shape, raised and punctuated with small indented dots; Back design shows a cut out "plus" shape, opening into the hollow base; Each side between front and back has a series of points sticking out perpendicular to the vessel wall; Beige and brown on the back, red on the front.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.6, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 19.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0013   CAS 0227-0013; Incensario
Category Ceremonial Items; Pottery
Object Name Incensario
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 Clay
Description Incensario with flat base, vertical sides; Sides are decorated with four horizontal rows of applied points, which extend perpendicularly from the vessel; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.0, Thickness = 0.7, Rim Diam = 13.1, Max Diam = 16.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0014   CAS 0227-0014; Incensario fragment
Category Ceremonial Items; Pottery
Object Name Incensario 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 Clay; Pigment
Description Incensario bowl fragment; Round, with rows of applied points sticking out perpendicular from the bowl; A horizontal red band is painted parallel to the rows of points.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.1, Width = 25.1, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 11.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0015   CAS 0227-0015; Pot stand
Category Pottery
Object Name Pot stand
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Pot stand with short, vertical, cylindrical center; Center is hollow and opens into both base and rim; Flaring rim and base have design on lip consisting of a ring of applied dots with no room between dots; A slightly raised ring separates the center of the stand from both base and rim lips; Dark brown slip.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.4, Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 13.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0016   CAS 0227-0016; Pot stand
Category Pottery
Object Name Pot stand
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Pot stand with short, vertical, cylindrical center; Center is hollow and opens into both base and rim; Flaring rim and base have design on lip consisting of a ring of applied dots with a small space between each dot; A slightly raised ring separates the center of the stand from both base and rim lips; Dark brown slip.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.7, Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 13.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0017   CAS 0227-0017; Pot stand
Category Pottery
Object Name Pot stand
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Pot stand with short, concave center; Center is hollow and opens into both base and rim; Flaring rim and base have design on edge consisting of a ring of applied coffee bean shapes with a small space between each "bean"; Dark brown slip.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.4, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 13.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0018   CAS 0227-0018; Pot stand
Category Pottery
Object Name Pot stand
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Pot stand with short, vertical, cylindrical center; Center is hollow and opens into both base and rim; Flaring rim and base have slightly raised ring along edges; Red-brown slip.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.4, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 14.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0019   CAS 0227-0019; Pot stand
Category Pottery
Object Name Pot stand
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 Clay
Description Pot stand with long, vertical, cylindrical center and wide, semi-flat base and rim; The center is hollow and opens into both base and rim; Dark red-brown slip.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.1, Thickness = 0.8, Rim Diam = 17.6, Max Diam = 19.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0020   CAS 0227-0020; Bowl, tripod
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl, tripod
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 Clay
Description Tripod bowl with flat base and deep, slightly widening bowl; The legs are applied to the sides of the bowl and are round with small, pointy pedestals; Each leg has a small, round hole on the outer side; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.9, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 16.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0021   CAS 0227-0021; Bowl, tripod
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl, tripod
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Tripod bowl with rounded legs, each leg possessing a small hole; Bowl has a semi-flat base and sides which widen from base to rim; Rim flares slightly; Sides consist of four rings, each one slightly raised and wider than the ring below; Juncture of sides and base is defined with a raised lip; Red-brown slip.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.8, Thickness = 0.9, Max Diam = 15.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0022   CAS 0227-0022; Bowl, tripod with rattle
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl, tripod with rattle
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 Clay
Description Tripod bowl with applied legs and flaring top and bottom rims; The bottom rim has a distinct lip; Each leg has a small hole; One leg shows this hole on the outer side, the other two on the inside; One leg contains a clay rattle inside; There is a raised ring approximately 3/4 of the way down the outside of the bowl; Between this ring and the bottom of the bowl there are two raised dots, not evenly spaced; Red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.0, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 22.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0023   CAS 0227-0023; Bowl, tripod with rattle
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl, tripod with rattle
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Tripod bowl with flaring top and bottom rims, and applied legs; The bottom rim has a distinct lip; Each leg has a small hole; One leg contains a clay rattle inside; There is a raised ring approximately 3/4 of the way down the outside of the bowl; Between this ring and the bottom of the bowl there are six raised dots at regular intervals around the bowl; Red pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.8, Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 21.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0024   CAS 0227-0024; Bowl, tripod with rattle
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl, tripod with rattle
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 Clay
Description Tripod bowl with applied legs and flaring top and bottom rims; The bottom rim has a distinct lip; Each leg has a small hole; One leg contains a clay rattle inside; There is a raised ring approximately 3/4 of the way down the outside of the bowl; Between this ring and the bottom of the bowl there are six raised dots placed at regular intervals; Red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.8, Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 22.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0025   CAS 0227-0025; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Wide bowl with short base which appears separate from bowl; Base rises vertically from bottom and then arches outward and upward toward bowl; Bowl is wider than base and repeats the base form, starting vertically and arching outward; Beige base, red bowl.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.3, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 18.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0026   CAS 0227-0026; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with short base which appears separate from bowl; Base slants inward from bottom and then arches sharply back out toward bowl; Bowl is wider than base and begins at base with a rising inward slant which forms a lip; Above the lip the bowl rounds outward and upward; Manufacture striations visible on inner surface; Beige base, brown bowl.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.3, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 19.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0027   CAS 0227-0027; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with short base which appears separate from bowl; Base slants inward from bottom and then arches sharply back out toward bowl; Bowl is wider than base and begins at base with a rising inward slant which forms a lip; Above the lip the bowl rounds outward and upward; Manufacture striations visible on inner surface; Beige base, red bowl.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.9, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 19.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0028   CAS 0227-0028; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Wide, uneven bowl with short base which appears separate from bowl; Base rises vertically from bottom and then arches outward and upward toward bowl; Bowl is wider than base and begins at base with a rising inward slant which forms a lip; Above the lip the bowl slants widely outward; Beige base, red bowl with gray fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.3, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 20.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0029   CAS 0227-0029; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with short base which appears separate from bowl; Base rises vertically from bottom and then arches outward and upward toward bowl; Bowl is wider than base and repeats the base form, starting vertically and arching outward; Manufacture striations visible on inner surface; Beige base, red bowl.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.4, Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 20.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0030   CAS 0227-0030; Effigy jar (coati)
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Effigy jar (coati)
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 Early Classic (ca. 250 - 600 CE)
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay; Pigment
Description Small effigy jar in the shape of a coati head; Face has a long nose defined above a long beak-like snout; The snout is hollow underneath, having been formed with a roll of clay; Almond-shaped eyes are highlighted by very round, thick brows which extend directly from the nose; Large human-like ears frame the face and are adorned with disc earspools; A second pair of ears sits above the human-like ears; The second ears are lightly pointed, canine-like; Between the canine-like ears and above the brow are incised cross-hatching which does not extend up the neck of the jar; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.1, Width = 6.7, Thickness = 0.4, Rim Diam = 4.5, Length = 8.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0031   CAS 0227-0031; Bowl, tripod with rattle
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl, tripod with rattle
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Low tripod bowl; Legs are round and each has two vertical slits in the sides; One leg contains a clay rattle inside; Bowl sides have incised abstract design consisting largely of double outlined curls; Reddish-beige with brown slip almost completely burned off.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.2, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 21.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0032   CAS 0227-0032; Effigy jar (bird)
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Effigy jar (bird)
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Effigy jar with round bowl and high, narrow, slightly flaring neck; Bowl adorned with a bird effigy, the bowl serving as the bird's body and the small head and triple-feathered tail applied on opposite ends; The head has large eyes and a short beak; The sides of the bowl have low relief designs resembling stylized wings; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.3, Thickness = 0.4, Rim Diam = 4.9, Max Diam = 8.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0033   CAS 0227-0033; Effigy jar (bird)
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Effigy jar (bird)
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Effigy jar with round bowl and high, narrow, slightly flaring neck; Bowl adorned with a bird effigy, the bowl serving as the bird's body and the small head and five-feathered tail applied on opposite ends; The head has large eyes and a short beak; The sides of the bowl have low relief designs resembling stylized wings; Orange.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.6, Thickness = 0.4, Rim Diam = 4.9, Max Diam = 8.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0034   CAS 0227-0034; Jar, pedestal
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar, pedestal
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Jar, with flaring pedestal base, round body, and slightly narrowing neck; The neck is differentiated from the body by a pair of incised rings; The neck has been incised with a series of vertical lines intersected by lines sloping downward at approximately 45 degrees; Each of the sloping lines intersects approximately three vertical lines, but the pattern is not exact; The pedestal base is incised with curls which begin near the bowl and curl down and to the left in two parallel lines; The base designs are cut out in the center of the curl; Brownish-orange.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.3, Thickness = 0.6, Rim Diam = 5.7, Max Diam = 7.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0035   CAS 0227-0035; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Jar with ovaloid bowl and narrower, short, lipped neck; Low relief carving designs on neck and upper half of bowl; The designs are horizontal and include rings, loops and long, slightly curling geometric patterns; Brown with traces of red pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.5, Thickness = 0.5, Rim Diam = 4.1, Max Diam = 8.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0036   CAS 0227-0036; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Jar with ovaloid bowl and narrow, slightly flaring neck; Two seams mark where the neck attaches to the bowl; An "X" shape is incised onto the upper side of the bowl with each leg of the "X" possessing two parallel lines; Brown with chipped (fire damaged) slip.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.4, Thickness = 0.5, Rim Diam = 8.3, Max Diam = 16.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0037   CAS 0227-0037; Effigy jar (bird)
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Effigy jar (bird)
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Effigy jar with round bowl and high, straight, slightly narrow neck; Bowl adorned with a bird effigy, the bowl serving as the bird's body and the small head and triple-feathered tail applied on opposite ends; The head has large eyes, the beak has broken off; The sides of the bowl have low relief designs resembling stylized wings; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.2, Thickness = 0.4, Rim Diam = 5.4, Max Diam = 9.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0038   CAS 0227-0038; Jar, pedestal, with fragment
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar, pedestal, with 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 Clay; Pigment
Description Jar with flaring base, round body and narrowing neck; Body has multiple, evenly-spaced vertical indentations, giving it a pumpkin-like appearance; Neck has incised geometric designs (stylized eyes?); Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.2, Thickness = 0.6, Rim Diam = 7.4, Max Diam = 13.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0039   CAS 0227-0039; Jar, tripod with rattle
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar, tripod with rattle
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Tripod jar with a wide, elliptical bowl and narrower, straight neck; Three incised rings mark the juncture of the bowl and the neck; Each leg has two vertical slits/holes; One leg contains a clay rattle inside; Traces of reddish-orange pigment remain but the predominant color is a burned-on gray.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.9, Thickness = 0.5, Rim Diam = 6.9, Max Diam = 14.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0040   CAS 0227-0040; Bowl, tripod with rattle
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl, tripod with rattle
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Tripod bowl narrowing from top to base; A ring of geometric designs covers 3/4 of the outer bowl; Each leg has a vertical slit/hole; One leg contains a clay rattle inside; Red pigment has been applied overall excepting the ring of geometric designs.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.8, Thickness = 1.0, Max Diam = 20.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0041   CAS 0227-0041; Bowl, tripod with rattle
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl, tripod with rattle
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Tripod bowl with slightly flaring rim and shallow bowl; Each leg has an anthropomorphic face carved onto its outer surface; The faces are all the same, with encircled eyes, a triangular nose, and a wide mouth opened enough to show fangs; Each leg has a small hole on its inner side; One leg contains a clay rattle; Orange-red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.1, Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 24.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0042   CAS 0227-0042; Bowl, tripod with rattle
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl, tripod with rattle
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Tripod bowl with slightly flaring rim and shallow bowl; Each leg has a jaguar (?) face carved onto its outer surface; The faces are all the same, with almond-shaped eyes, a round, slightly protruding nose, and an open, snarling mouth; Each leg has a round hole on its inner side; One leg contains a clay rattle; Orange-red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.2, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 20.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0043   CAS 0227-0043; Bowl, tripod with rattle
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl, tripod with rattle
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Tripod bowl with slightly flaring rim and shallow bowl; Each leg has a jaguar (?) face carved onto its outer surface; The faces are all the same, with a slightly open mouth, and eyes outlined by triangles running down a long, flat nose bridge; Each leg has a round hole on its inner side; One leg contains a clay rattle; Orange-red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.1, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 21.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0044   CAS 0227-0044; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Small bowl with slightly rounded base; Sides widen slightly toward rim; Orange.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.5, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 11.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0045   CAS 0227-0045; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Small bowl with flat base; Sides widen slightly toward rim; Rim is uneven; Red-orange.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.8, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 11.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0046   CAS 0227-0046; Figurine or vessel fragment (animal head)
Category Pottery
Object Name Figurine or vessel fragment (animal head)
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Figurine or vessel fragment; Hollow, with holes opening at each end; One end has a face, with its gaping mouth opening to the inside of the vessel; The face has round, protruding eyes, triangular ears, and a tongue (?) wrapped around the nadir of the mouth; Traces of reddish pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.9, Width = 11.4, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 8.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0047   CAS 0227-0047; Figurine or vessel fragment (animal head)
Category Pottery
Object Name Figurine or vessel fragment (animal head)
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Figurine or vessel fragment; Hollow, with holes opening at each end; One end has a face, its gaping mouth opening to the inside of the vessel; The face has large, round ears, round, protruding eyes, and a very human-looking, bridged nose; The circular mouth is ringed with fangs and has a tongue (?) wrapped around the nadir; Traces of reddish pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.1, Width = 8.1, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 8.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0048   CAS 0227-0048; Ceramic fragment (vessel side)
Category Pottery
Object Name Ceramic fragment (vessel side)
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Ceramic fragment, probably from a bowl; Animal head effigy (a bat?) faces upside down, perhaps having decorated a leg; Head has round muzzle, open mouth, slit eyes and narrow head; Animal's two upper limbs extend forward and end in round, claw-like extremities which, along with coffee bean shapes, form a ring around the animal; A protrusion from the animal's back has been broken off; Reddish-brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.0, Width = 5.5, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 7.7

Catalog Number CAS 0227-0049   CAS 0227-0049; Ceramic fragment (vessel leg) with rattle
Category Pottery
Object Name Ceramic fragment (vessel leg) with rattle
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Leg of ceramic vessel with fragment of bowl attached; Evidence of handle on outside at same level as base of bowl; Two slits, on opposite sides, with protruding upper rims; Leg narrows as it nears pedestal; Leg contains a clay rattle inside; Reddish pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.4, Width = 5.7, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 4.9, Length = 8.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0050   CAS 0227-0050; Bowl (tripod?)
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl (tripod?)
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with three handles, only one of which remains; The remaining handle is missing its lower end; The handles appear to have extended down to become legs; The remaining handle is decorated along the upper section with a raised portion indented with circles; At the bottom of the handle, above the missing portion, is a double circle resembling an earspool, centered and facing outward; The bowl itself is very round and has a wide, flat rim which extends past the diameter of the bowl; The rim is decorated with small protruding circles; Red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.5, Thickness = 0.9, Rim Diam = 10.3, Max Diam = 12.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0051   CAS 0227-0051; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl, slightly rounded; Low relief carving of a single horizontal ring near the rim, another at the very base of the bowl and a vertical design between these two rings; The design consists of a band containing 4 to 6 diagonal lines going down to the lower right, above 4 to 6 diagonal lines going down to the lower left, above more lines going to lower right; The band is frames by two vertical line, close and parallel, one on each side of the band; Design is repeated three times; Red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.6, Thickness = 0.6, Rim Diam = 13.6, Max Diam = 15.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0052   CAS 0227-0052; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 300 - 400 CE
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay; Pigment (cinnabar or hematite?)
Description Bowl with flat base and nearly vertical sides; Low relief carving design shows a background of hatch marks and a foreground of an animal head in profile; The animal has a large, round eye and appears to have a very long nose which arches up and curls at the end; A second curling appendage arches backward from the nose bridge, behind and above the head; The animal appears to wear a headdress or have plumes flowing behind and separated from the face with a band of rectangles; Design is repeated twice with one panel wider and more elaborate than the other; Brown with traces of red pigment, possibly cinnabar or hematite.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.6, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 12.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0053   CAS 0227-0053; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Cylindrical jar with flat base and vertical sides; Exterior side is painted as one continuous panel, showing an animal figure wearing an elaborate headdress and kneeling; This figure is repeated although the second image kneels before a low table or platform on which a decapitated human head sits; Painted in polychrome colors of red, black, white.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.1, Thickness = 0.9, Max Diam = 17.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0054   CAS 0227-0054; Incensario cover
Category Ceremonial Items; Pottery
Object Name Incensario cover
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 Clay
Description Incensario cover, circular with semi-vertical walls, a flat top, and a circular vent which has broken off; The walls are decorated with three raised vertical lines, each with three round indentations running vertically; This trio of lines is repeated, with each set on an opposite side of the cover; Beige.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.1, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 11.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0055   CAS 0227-0055; Jar, cylinder
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar, cylinder
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Cylindrical jar with flat base and vertical sides; Rim flares out slightly; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.4, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 13.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0056   CAS 0227-0056; Jar, cylinder
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar, cylinder
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 Clay
Description Cylindrical jar with flat base and nearly vertical sides; Undecorated; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.2, Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 12.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0057   CAS 0227-0057; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base and sloping sides which widen toward the rim; Three evenly spaced sets of three vertical lines thickly incised onto exterior side from base up approximately 3/4 of the height; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.1, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 13.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0058   CAS 0227-0058; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base and sides which widen slightly toward rim; Orange-red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.0, Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 9.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0059   CAS 0227-0059; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base and gently sloping sides which widen toward the rim; Orange-brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.1, Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 9.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0060   CAS 0227-0060; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base and short sides which widen slightly toward rim; Manufacture striations visible on inner wall (horizontal), outer wall (vertical) and outer base (multiple directions); Orange-red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.5, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 10.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0061   CAS 0227-0061; Jar, cylinder
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar, cylinder
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Cylindrical jar with flat base and vertical sides which flare out at rim; Brown-red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.1, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 9.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0062   CAS 0227-0062; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base and vertical sides which flare out slightly at the rim; Orange-brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.9, Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 9.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0063   CAS 0227-0063; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base and short, uneven sides which widen slightly toward rim; Orange-red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.3, Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 9.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0064   CAS 0227-0064; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base and sloping sides which widen toward the rim; Three sets of three vertical lines thickly incised onto exterior side from base up approximately 3/4 of the height; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.7, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 14.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0065   CAS 0227-0065; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base and semi-vertical sides; Orange-brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.9, Thickness = 0.9, Max Diam = 13.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0066   CAS 0227-0066; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl, unadorned, with straight sides which widen from base to rim; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.4, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 12.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0067   CAS 0227-0067; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base and outwardly sloping sides; Red-orange.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.6, Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 14.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0068   CAS 0227-0068; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base and sides which flare out toward rim; Brown-red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.1, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 18.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0069   CAS 0227-0069; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Jar with flat base, oval body and missing neck; The neck diameter is approximately as narrow as the base diameter; The upper bowl has a design split into four sections; Two sections show a pair of geometric stair-like patterns; These sections are separated by two sections showing a circle with a series of lines emanating from it; Two lines on the top of the circle and two lines on the bottom extend straight out; The lines on the sides form sideways "U" shapes closing on the circle and with a dash in the middle; Red with much surface damage.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.0, Thickness = 0.7, Rim Diam = 5.3, Max Diam = 8.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0070   CAS 0227-0070; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with round base and outwardly sloping sides; Red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.5, Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 14.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0071   CAS 0227-0071; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with round base and round sides which curve in slightly at rim; Red-brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.1, Thickness = 0.9, Max Diam = 12.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0072   CAS 0227-0072; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base; Sides are vertical from base until just above midway when they widen slightly and flare out; Beige.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.5, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 13.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0073   CAS 0227-0073; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base; Sides are vertical from base until just above midway when they widen slightly and flare out; Semi-vertical manufacture striations visible on outer wall; Red-beige.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.9, Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 12.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0074   CAS 0227-0074; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base and sides which widen slightly toward rim; Orange-red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.7, Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 12.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0075   CAS 0227-0075; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with conical base forming a slight point at bottom center; Short sides are rounded at the base, and curve very slightly inward toward the rim; Brown-red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.0, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 10.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0076   CAS 0227-0076; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base and sloping sides which widen toward the rim; Brown with black and gray fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.3, Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 9.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0077   CAS 0227-0077; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl, unadorned, with rounded sides which turn in slightly at rim; Reddish-beige.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.1, Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 10.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0078   CAS 0227-0078; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl, unadorned, with rounded sides which become vertical at rim; Reddish-beige.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.7, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 11.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0079   CAS 0227-0079; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with slight curve at edge of base and rounded sides which arch slightly inward at rim; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.2, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 9.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0080   CAS 0227-0080; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base and semi-vertical sides; The middle portion of the walls is indented slightly forming a band which faintly displays a series of incised vertical lines; Orange-brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.7, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 13.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0081   CAS 0227-0081; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl, unadorned, with slightly rounded sides which become vertical at rim; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.2, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 9.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0082   CAS 0227-0082; Bowl, tripod
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl, tripod
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Tripod bowl, missing all three legs; Bowl has fairly narrow base, sides widening toward the top; A raised ring decorates the bowl just above the base line; Red pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.1, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 20.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0083A-C   CAS 0227-0083A-C; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl, shallow with flat base and slightly wider rim; Nearly complete although in three sections; Two large sections consist of multiple pieces glued together, one small fragment is unattached; Orange-brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.8, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 24.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0084   CAS 0227-0084; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base and rounded sides which are vertical at the rim; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.3, Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 15.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0085   CAS 0227-0085; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base and outwardly sloping sides which are nearly vertical at the rim; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.7, Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 13.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0086   CAS 0227-0086; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with slightly raised ring approximately midway between base and rim; Lower portion of sides are slightly rounded; Sides arch outward slightly from indented ring toward rim; Red-orange.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.6, Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 18.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0087   CAS 0227-0087; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl, slightly rounded at base, with semi-vertical sides; A slightly raised ring emerges just below the halfway point between rim and base; Rim flares slightly; Reddish-beige.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.3, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 12.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0088   CAS 0227-0088; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl, rounded at base, with semi-vertical sides; A slightly raised ring emerges approximately halfway between rim and base; Rim flares slightly; Reddish-beige.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.4, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 10.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0089   CAS 0227-0089; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl, slightly rounded at base; A slightly raised ring emerges just below the halfway point between rim and base; Above the ring, sides flare slightly; Reddish-beige.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.8, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 12.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0090   CAS 0227-0090; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl, rounded at base, with semi-vertical sides which turn in slightly at rim; An indented ring appears approximately halfway between rim and base; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.9, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 11.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0091   CAS 0227-0091; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl, unadorned, with slightly rounded sides which become vertical at rim; Reddish-brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.7, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 9.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0092   CAS 0227-0092; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl, slightly rounded at base; Approximately halfway between rim and base is an indented ring, above which the sides become straight, widening toward the rim; Reddish-beige.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.5, Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 10.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0093   CAS 0227-0093; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with slightly indented ring approximately 1/3 of the way down from rim toward base; Base and lower portion of sides are slightly rounded; Sides arch outward slightly from indented ring toward rim; Brown-red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.8, Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 12.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0094   CAS 0227-0094; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with slightly raised ring approximately midway between base and rim; Base and lower portion of sides are slightly rounded; Sides arch outward slightly from indented ring toward rim; Brown-red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.8, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 14.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0095   CAS 0227-0095; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl, rounded at base, with sides which flare out from approximately midway between base and rim; A slightly raised ring emerges just below the halfway point between rim and base; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.1, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 14.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0096   CAS 0227-0096; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl, rounded at base; Sides become vertical from approximately halfway between rim and base up to rim; This halfway point is emphasized by a slightly indented ring; Lower portion shows design of a series of evenly-spaced, vertical indentations creating small raised columns between indentations; Reddish-brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.1, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 12.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0097   CAS 0227-0097; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with slightly raised ring approximately midway between base and rim; Lower portion of sides are slightly rounded; Sides arch outward slightly from indented ring toward rim; Base has a small, raised, rim-like pedestal at center; Ring approximately midway between base and rim; Lower portion of sides are slightly rounded; Sides arch outward slightly from indented ring toward rim; Base has a small, raised, rim-like pedestal at center; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.6, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 17.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0098   CAS 0227-0098; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with slightly raised ring approximately midway between base and rim; Lower portion of sides are slightly rounded; Sides arch outward slightly from indented ring toward rim; Base has a small, raised, rim-like pedestal at center; Red-brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.6, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 15.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0099   CAS 0227-0099; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with slightly raised ring approximately 1/3 of the way down from rim toward base; Base and lower portion of sides are slightly rounded; Sides arch outward slightly from indented ring toward rim; Brown-red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.4, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 13.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0100   CAS 0227-0100; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base and semi-vertical sides; The lower 2/3 of the wall are narrower than the upper 1/3; The lower wall portion is decorated with a series of wide, incised vertical lines, evenly spaced; The upper wall portion flares outward slightly; Orange.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.5, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 14.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0101   CAS 0227-0101; Bowl, tripod with rattle
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl, tripod with rattle
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Tripod bowl with flaring rim; Each leg has a face carved onto its outer surface, proabably a coati; The faces are all the same, with encircled eyes, a long nose, and a wide mouth opened enough to show teeth; Each leg has a small vertical slit on its inner side; One leg contains a clay rattle; Orange-red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.1, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 15.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0102   CAS 0227-0102; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Early Classic (ca. 250 - 600 CE)
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay; Pigment
Description Short cooking jar with round handle at back attached at rim; Rim flares out and opening is tilted back; Front of jar is elongated, with a pointed tip; Body has squid (?) design of four applied tentacles flowing up vessel from the tip; The design is symmetrical, with two tentacles on each side of the jar, horizontal; The lower tentacles lie near the the base and are punctuated with round impressions; A raised circle with a round impression lies between the tentacles on each side; Red-brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.4, Width = 11.4, Thickness = 0.6, Rim Diam = 10.2, Length = 25.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0103   CAS 0227-0103; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Early Classic (ca. 250 - 600 CE)
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay; Pigment
Description Short cooking jar with round handle at back attached at rim; Neck slopes inward toward rim and meets the vessel bowl with a seam; Front of jar is elongated, with a pointed tip; Tip has applied design wrapped horizontally around it; The design consists of a short raised band punctuated with a series of round impressions; A raised circle with an impressed hole sits on top of the bowl just above the design, front center; Red-brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.6, Width = 10.9, Thickness = 0.7, Rim Diam = 8.9, Length = 14.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0104   CAS 0227-0104; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Early Classic (ca. 250 - 600 CE)
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay; Pigment
Description Short cooking jar with round handle at back attached at rim; Neck slopes inward toward rim and meets the vessel bowl with a seam; Front of jar is slightly elongated, with an almost pointed tip; Tip has applied design wrapped horizontally around it; The design consists of a short raised band punctuated with a series of round impressions; A raised circle with an impressed hole sits on top of the bowl just above the design, front center; Red-brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.1, Width = 14.0, Thickness = 0.6, Rim Diam = 10.9, Length = 16.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0105   CAS 0227-0105; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Early Classic (ca. 250 - 600 CE)
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay; Pigment
Description Short cooking jar with round handle at back attached at rim; Rim has wide lip; Neck is vertical and meets the vessel bowl with a seam; Front of jar is elongated, with a pointed tip; Tip has applied design wrapped horizontally around it; The design consists of a short raised band punctuated with a series of round impressions; A raised circle sits on top of the bowl just above the design, front center; Manufacture striations visible on inner rim surface; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.3, Width = 11.6, Thickness = 0.7, Rim Diam = 11.2, Length = 17.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0106   CAS 0227-0106; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Early Classic (ca. 250 - 600 CE)
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay; Pigment
Description Short cooking jar with round handle at back attached at rim; Neck is slightly concave and meets the vessel bowl with a seam; Front of jar is slightly elongated, with a pointed tip; Tip has applied design wrapped horizontally around it; The design consists of a short raised band punctuated with a series of round impressions; A raised circle, but without an impressed hole, sits on top of the bowl just above the design, front center; Reddish-beige.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.0, Width = 12.4, Thickness = 0.8, Rim Diam = 12.2, Length = 17.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0107   CAS 0227-0107; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Early Classic (ca. 250 - 600 CE)
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay; Pigment
Description Short cooking jar with round handle at back attached at rim; Neck is short and vertical with a rounded rim; Front of jar is elongated, with a pointed tip; Tip has applied design wrapped horizontally around it; The design consists of a short raised band punctuated with a series of round impressions; Reddish-beige; Mislabeled 227-16, in addition to possessing the correct number.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.5, Width = 11.0, Thickness = 0.8, Rim Diam = 9.8, Length = 15.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0108   CAS 0227-0108; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Early Classic (ca. 250 - 600 CE)
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay; Pigment
Description Short cooking jar with round handle at back attached at rim; Neck is short and vertical with a rounded rim; Front of jar is elongated, with a pointed tip; Tip has an applied design of two protrusions; Reddish-brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.8, Width = 11.3, Thickness = 1.0, Rim Diam = 9.5, Length = 15.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0109   CAS 0227-0109; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Early Classic (ca. 250 - 600 CE)
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay; Pigment
Description Short cooking jar with (missing) handle at back attached at rim; Neck is short and slightly concave with a rounded rim; Front of jar is elongated, with a pointed tip; Tip has applied design of two protrusions flanked by short, raised horizontal bands, one on either side of the protrusions; The bands are each punctuated with a series of round impressions; A raised circle with an impressed hole sits on top of the bowl just above the design, front center; Brown; Mislabeled 227-17, in addition to possessing the correct number.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.5, Width = 10.1, Thickness = 0.7, Rim Diam = 9.4, Length = 15.7

Catalog Number CAS 0227-0110   CAS 0227-0110; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Clay
Description Jar with flaring base and slightly flaring rim; Body is round near the base and narrows as it nears rim; Rim has a defined lip; Unpainted.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.3, Thickness = 0.8, Rim Diam = 7.9, Max Diam = 9.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0111   CAS 0227-0111; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Early Classic (ca. 250 - 600 CE)
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay; Pigment
Description Short cooking jar with round handle at back attached at rim; Neck is short and vertical with a slightly rounded rim; Front of jar is elongated, with a pointed tip; Tip has an applied design of two protrusions; A circle sits on top of the bowl just above the design, front center; Reddish-beige.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.9, Width = 11.7, Thickness = 0.9, Rim Diam = 10.0, Length = 17.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0112   CAS 0227-0112; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Early Classic (ca. 250 - 600 CE)
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay; Pigment
Description Short cooking jar with round handle at back attached at rim; Neck is short and vertical with a rounded rim; Front of jar is elongated, with a pointed tip; Tip has applied design wrapped horizontally around it; The design consists of a short raised band punctuated with a series of round impressions; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.2, Width = 12.0, Thickness = 0.9, Rim Diam = 10.0, Length = 17.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0113   CAS 0227-0113; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base, slightly rounded at the edges, and vertical sides; Low relief carving design; Design consists of a pair of stacked double curling lines which resemble sliced mushrooms; Each stack has four mushroom-like patterns excepting one stack which only has three due to space restrictions; Each pair of stacked designs includes one row with the rounded side facing up and one row with it facing downwards; Design is repeated four times; Brown with traces of red pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.7, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 13.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0114   CAS 0227-0114; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base and vertical sides; The lower 3/4 of the wall are narrower than the upper 1/4; The lower wall portion is decorated with a series of deeply incised vertical lines, evenly spaced; The upper wall portion flares outward slightly; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.3, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 13.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0115   CAS 0227-0115; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base and sides which arch outward toward rim; Uneven, pockmarked surface inside and out; Red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.1, Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 13.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0116   CAS 0227-0116; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base and vertical sides; The lower 2/3 of the wall are narrower than the upper 1/3; The lower wall portion is decorated with a series of deeply incised vertical lines, evenly spaced; The upper wall portion flares outward slightly; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.6, Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 13.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0117   CAS 0227-0117; Jar, cylinder
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar, cylinder
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Cylindrical jar with flat base and vertical sides; Undecorated; Red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.4, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 12.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0118   CAS 0227-0118; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base and slightly flaring rim; Double red stripe around the base and another double red stripe around the center; Three sets of red hatch marks run from just below the rim to the center stripes; The hatch marks consist of three parallel lines running at approximately a forty-five degree angle from the rim down towards the right and three parallel lines running at approximately a forty-five degree angle from the rim down towards the left so that the lines form a "V" shape without the bottom point; Orange-brown with red paint; Discolored by fire.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.0, Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 19.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0119   CAS 0227-0119; Pitcher
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Pitcher
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Small pitcher with round bowl and long neck which widens slightly toward rim; Handle extends upward from rim and back down to attach at top of bowl; Orange.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.0, Thickness = 0.5, Rim Diam = 8.6, Max Diam = 6.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0120   CAS 0227-0120; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with round base and straight rim; Two sets of double red lines encircle the bowl; One set of double lines is near the rim, the other is near the base; Between these sets of lines are six S shaped designs with each end of the "S" spiraling inward; The S shapes are separated by sets of four red parallel lines running between the two sets of double lines; The sets of four lines run at approximately a twenty degree angle from the double rim line down towards the left of the double base line; Light beige-orange with red paint.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.2, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 17.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0121   CAS 0227-0121; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl, slightly rounded at base; Approximately halfway between rim and base is a vert slightly indented ring, above which the sides become straight, widening toward the rim; Lower portion shows design of 17 fairly evenly spaced, vertical lines incised into slip starting at base and ending half way up the outer bowl; Reddish-beige.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.2, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 14.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0122   CAS 0227-0122; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with rounded sides which become vertical at rim; Four applied dots are set near the rim and are evenly spaced around the bowl; Below these dots is a series of closely spaced, vertical indentations creating small raised columns between indentations; Reddish-brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.1, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 10.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0123   CAS 0227-0123; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base, vertical sides; Slightly round at the edge of the base; Red-orange.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.8, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 19.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0124   CAS 0227-0124; Bowl, polychrome
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl, polychrome
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Deep, polychrome bowl with round base and straight rim; Two sets of double red stripes encircle the bowl, one set near the rim, the other near the base; Between these lines are a series of designs, also red; One design is a diamond shape with a double outline; Inside the diamond is a series of hatch marks running parallel to the diamond borders; A second design is in the shape of an 8, also with a double outline; Inside each section of the "8" is a series of hatch marks running horizontally and vertically; Both the diamond and the "8" shapes have a double set of red lines above them shaped like a "U"; Each end of the "U" curls back down slightly; These "U" shapes are centered above the diamond and "8" shapes, above the red encircling stripe; The diamond and "8" shape designs appear to be replicated on the other side of the bowl, but that side is too burned to show clearly what the designs were; Brown-gray with red paint; Discolored by fire.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.3, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 15.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0125   CAS 0227-0125; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base and slightly flaring rim; Five sets of double red lines appear on two opposite sides of the bowl; The lines run from the rim to the base and are filled in with a slightly lighter red; Orange with red paint; Discolored by fire.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.0, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 22.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0126   CAS 0227-0126; Incensario fragment
Category Ceremonial Items; Pottery
Object Name Incensario 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 Clay; Pigment
Description Incensario fragment; Portion of base with application design on outer surface; Design appears to be a face with round, protruding eyes, an oval nose and wide, flat, broken off ears which appear to have extended onto the missing bowl; Traces of reddish pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.4, Width = 18.3, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 11.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0127   CAS 0227-0127; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Early Classic (ca. 250 - 600 CE)
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay; Pigment
Description Short cooking jar with round handle at back attached at rim; A slightly raised ring runs around the middle of the bowl; Front of jar is slightly elongated, with an almost pointed tip; Tip has applied design wrapped horizontally around it; The design consists of a short raised band punctuated with a series of round impressions; A raised circle with an impressed hole sits on top of the bowl just above the design, front center; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.6, Width = 13.3, Thickness = 0.9, Rim Diam = 10.0, Length = 15.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0128   CAS 0227-0128; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Early Classic (ca. 250 - 600 CE)
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay; Pigment
Description Short cooking jar with round handle at back attached at rim; Front of jar is elongated, with a pointed tip; The tip has broken off, but had a small applied decoration; A raised circle sits on top of the bowl just above the decoration, front center; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.6, Width = 13.0, Thickness = 0.6, Rim Diam = 11.0, Length = 17.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0129   CAS 0227-0129; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Early Classic (ca. 250 - 600 CE)
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay; Pigment
Description Short cooking jar with short vertical neck and round handle at back attached at rim; Front of jar is elongated, with a pointed tip; Tip has applied design wrapped horizontally around it; The design consists of a short raised band punctuated with a series of round impressions; A raised circle, but without an impressed hole, sits on top of the bowl just above the design, front center; Reddish-beige.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.2, Width = 11.5, Thickness = 0.7, Rim Diam = 8.8, Length = 17.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0130   CAS 0227-0130; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Early Classic (ca. 250 - 600 CE)
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay; Pigment
Description Short cooking jar with round handle at back attached at rim; Rim has rounded lip; Front of jar is elongated, with a pointed tip; Tip has an applied design of two protrusions, partially chipped off; A raised circle sits on top of the bowl just above the design, front center; Reddish-brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.5, Width = 13.8, Thickness = 0.6, Rim Diam = 11.4, Length = 19.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0131   CAS 0227-0131; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Shallow bowl with wide, flat base and short, widening sides; Three holes near center of base have a string running through them; Red-orange with black fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.2, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 17.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0132   CAS 0227-0132; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base, rounded edges and vertical sides; Red-orange with black and white fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.5, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 5.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0133   CAS 0227-0133; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base and sides which widen slightly from base to rim; Red-brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.5, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 17.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0134   CAS 0227-0134; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base and rounded sides which curve in at the rim; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.7, Thickness = 0.7, Rim Diam = 11.3, Max Diam = 15.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0135   CAS 0227-0135; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base and rounded sides which curve in slightly at the rim; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.5, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 13.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0136   CAS 0227-0136; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl, very round with relatively small opening; Red-brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.0, Thickness = 0.7, Rim Diam = 9.0, Max Diam = 14.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0137   CAS 0227-0137; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl, very round with relatively small opening; Manufacture striations visible on inner surface; Base has a small, raised, rim-like pedestal at center; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.5, Thickness = 0.8, Rim Diam = 9.0, Max Diam = 13.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0138   CAS 0227-0138; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Small bowl with round base and straight rim; A painted design is faintly visible on the outside, but has nearly been eradicated by fire damage; The design appears to be geometric and contains thick, black, vertical lines and large black dots, with the lines flanking the dots; The design appears to occur four times on the bowl; Orange-brown with black paint; Discolored by fire.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.5, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 14.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0139   CAS 0227-0139; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base and high semi-vertical sides which round out slightly out base and round back in at rim; Lightly incised ring just below rim; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.2, Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 11.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0140   CAS 0227-0140; Jar, polychrome
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar, polychrome
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Polychrome jar with round bowl and narrower, nearly vertical neck; Bowl design consists of a pattern which appears twice; The pattern has three vertical red stripes followed by a vertical orange stripe filled with a vertical row of small red dots; Next is a black "lambda" shape with black semi-rectangles above each side of the "lambda"; Below the lambda shapes are three large, black dots, one above the other; After this element, the orange stripe filled with red dots is repeated, then there is a pair of vertical red stripes surrounding four red rings; The rings sit one above the other and are connected by red lines; After the ring element is a repeat of the "lambda" design flanked by the orange, dot-filled stripe; The pattern is then repeated in its entirety; The seam of bowl and neck is indented slightly and painted red, with two black rings above the red and two below; The neck design has a thick beige ring with two black rings above; The beige ring contains a series of glyphs; The rim itself is painted red both inside and out, with a black edge.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.4, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 13.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0141   CAS 0227-0141; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with short, semi-vertical base which is rounded at the bottom; Bowl is ovaloid with an angular apex; Design consists of two solid vertical rings near the rim; The upper ring marks a slight narrowing of the bowl which rounds back out at the rim; Below the solid rings is a ring of small dots above horizontally positioned rounded rectangles; These rectangles line the apex; Orange with the design largely burned off.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.2, Thickness = 0.9, Rim Diam = 12.2, Max Diam = 14.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0142   CAS 0227-0142; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with rounded, semi-pointed base, round bowl, and narrower, short, vertical neck; Red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.1, Thickness = 0.7, Rim Diam = 10.2, Max Diam = 11.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0143   CAS 0227-0143; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Jar with round bowl, short, upright neck; Two semicircle handles on opposite sides attached near the neck; Traces of red pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.0, Thickness = 0.7, Rim Diam = 10.9, Max Diam = 18.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0144   CAS 0227-0144; Bowl fragment
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl 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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl fragment; Deep bowl with flat base and rounded sides; Black along outer base (possible paint design that was burned off in the fire); Red designs painted on the upper rim show a ring of circles, below a solid ring running parallel to the rim; Each circle is filled with a ring of 7 or 8 dots; A semicircle intersects these rings of dots, separating the two top left dots from the rest; Orange.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.6, Width = 15.8, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 9.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0145   CAS 0227-0145; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Shallow bowl with uneven rim; Short base arches inward slightly toward bowl; Bowl slants outward; Red with gray fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.2, Thickness = 1.1, Max Diam = 10.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0146   CAS 0227-0146; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Shallow bowl with uneven rim and short vertical base; Bowl slants outward; Reddish beige with red rim and base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.7, Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 15.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0147   CAS 0227-0147; Pitcher, tripod (with rattle?)
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Pitcher, tripod (with rattle?)
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Tripod pitcher with long, inverted conical legs and a round handle; Bowl is round with raised rings near rim and legs; Spout is rectangular; Legs each have a small hole; Possible remains of clay rattle (sand?) in one leg; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.0, Width = 10.4, Thickness = 0.5, Rim Diam = 5.1, Length = 15.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0148   CAS 0227-0148; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Round bowl with narrower neck which curves inward sharply and then flares out toward rim; The round lower portion is decorated with a series of deeply incised vertical lines, evenly spaced; Base has a small, raised, rim-like pedestal at center; Orange-brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.9, Thickness = 0.6, Rim Diam = 10.8, Max Diam = 13.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0149   CAS 0227-0149; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Shallow bowl with uneven rim and short semi-vertical base; Bowl slants outward; Reddish beige.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.0, Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 13.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0150   CAS 0227-0150; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Shallow bowl with short base which arches inward slightly toward bowl; Bowl is rounded; Manufacture striations visible on inner surface; Red-gray.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.5, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 13.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0151   CAS 0227-0151; Jar fragment, cylindrical, polychrome
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar fragment, cylindrical, polychrome
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Cylindrical, polychrome jar fragment, part of vertical neck only; Design has been chipped and burned off, but consists of a ring of glyphs around the rim and a procession of people with additional glyphs above a portion of the procession; The procession appears to culminate with a man raising a hatchet above a man kneeling below; Another kneeling man appears before a man standing with outstretched arms; Designs are in red and black, although the black may be fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.5, Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 14.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0152   CAS 0227-0152; Jar, cylindrical, polychrome
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar, cylindrical, polychrome
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Cylindrical, polychrome jar with semi-vertical walls widening slightly at rim; Rim is red both inside and out, and a red ring runs around the base; Walls show a painted design which appears to be repeated; Design is difficult to identify due to the large number of missing pieces, but has a vertical section with an abstract design in black, white, yellow and red; The panel next to this design appears to have a man (?) seated in front of something tall and curving.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.6, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 12.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0153   CAS 0227-0153; Jar, cylinder, polychrome
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar, cylinder, polychrome
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Polychrome vessel; Cylindrical jar with flat base and vertical sides; Exterior side was painted, but the image has been almost completely burned off.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.6, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 15.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0154   CAS 0227-0154; Jar, cylinder, polychrome
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar, cylinder, polychrome
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Polychrome vessel; Cylindrical jar with flat base and vertical sides; Exterior side was painted, but the image has been almost completely burned off; Most of the vessel is missing.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.6, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 17.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0155   CAS 0227-0155; Jar, cylinder, polychrome
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar, cylinder, polychrome
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Polychrome vessel; Cylindrical jar with flat base and vertical sides; Exterior side is painted as one continuous panel, showing two human figures, one offering up a red object, the other bending forward; The latter figure has a red spot at the nose, as if having just performed a blood-letting; The panel also includes four glyphs running vertically; Painted in polychrome colors of red, black, white.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.2, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 15.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0156   CAS 0227-0156; Jar with rattle (?), polychrome
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar with rattle (?), polychrome
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Polychrome vessel; Originally, the vessel had four bulbous legs with small, round pedestals, although only two remain; Each leg has three holes; No rattle is present, although probably existed in one of the broken legs; The body narrows slightly at the base and is painted with a geometric design of feather-like inverted "V" shapes; These shapes have thick red outlines and unpainted insides each containing three inverted black "U" shapes; Between the red "V" shapes are more inverted "U" shapes with thick black outlines; Below this feather-like design is a woven-looking pattern ringing the middle of the bowl with parallel stripes running from upper right to lower left, ending at parallel stripes running from lower right to upper left, ending at more of the previous pattern, etc., all the way around the vessel; Painted in polychrome colors of red, black, white.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.8, Thickness = 0.7, Rim Diam = 11.1, Max Diam = 14.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0157   CAS 0227-0157; Jar with rattle, polychrome
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar with rattle, polychrome
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Polychrome vessel; Originally, the vessel had four bulbous legs with small, round pedestals, although only three remain; Each leg has three holes; One leg contains a clay rattle inside; The body narrows slightly at the base and is painted with a geometric design of feather-like inverted "V" shapes; These shapes have thick red outlines and unpainted insides each containing three inverted black "U" shapes; Between the red "V" shapes are more inverted "U" shapes with thick black outlines; Below this feather-like design is a woven-looking pattern ringing the middle of the bowl with parallel stripes running from upper right to lower left, ending at parallel stripes running from lower right to upper left, ending at more of the previous pattern, etc., all the way around the vessel; Painted in polychrome colors of red, black, white.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.8, Thickness = 0.7, Rim Diam = 11.8, Max Diam = 16.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0158A-D   CAS 0227-0158A-D; Ceramic fragments (vessel legs) (4) with rattle
Category Pottery
Object Name Ceramic fragments (vessel legs) (4) with rattle
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Three ceramic vessel legs with bowl fragments attached; Fourth leg is partially present; Legs are very round with small bulbous pedestals; Two legs contain clay rattles (third intact leg was repaired, so may have contained a rattle); Outer surface of each leg has two slits flanking 12 holes in a rectangular pattern (3 holes down by 4 across); Painted red-brown; Fragments not individually lettered/labeled.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.2, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 18.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0159   CAS 0227-0159; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with rounded base and low relief carving design; Design consists of a vertical panel with three glyphs and a horizontal panel with a human head in front of a elaborate design; The head is in profile, eye closed, wearing earspool and headdress; Design is repeated twice with only slight variation; Beige with traces of red pigment and some pieces completely fire-blackened.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.0, Thickness = 0.5, Rim Diam = 15.2, Max Diam = 16.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0160   CAS 0227-0160; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Deep, round bowl with narrow flat base and vertical sides; Exterior is divided into two horizontal panels; Upper panel contains complex geometric motif in very low relief carving and incising and repeated 7 times; Lower panel has similar but expanded motif repeated 4 times; Beige with traces of red pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.1, Thickness = 0.5, Rim Diam = 17.1, Max Diam = 18.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0161   CAS 0227-0161; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Early Classic (ca. 250 - 600 CE)
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay; Pigment
Description Short cooking jar with round handle at back attached at rim; Neck is short and vertical with a rounded, protruding rim; Rim has a lip ringed with impressed dots; Front of jar is elongated, with a pointed tip; Tip has an applied design of a small rectangular protrusion extending forward horizontally; Tip is chipped; Four indented ovals sit on top of the bowl just above the design, front center; These ovals are paired side-by-side, with one pair set above the other; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.5, Width = 15.1, Thickness = 1.0, Rim Diam = 10.5, Length = 22.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0162   CAS 0227-0162; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Early Classic (ca. 250 - 600 CE)
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay; Pigment
Description Short cooking jar with round handle at back attached at rim; Rim flares out and opening is tilted back slightly; Front of jar is elongated; Body has applied design of inverted "U" shape filled with round impressions; Above this "U" are two incised lines, replicating the "U"; This design appears symmetrically on both sides of the vessel, each side displaying the design both near the tip and near the back; The very tip of the bowl has a raised dot; Another raised dot appears on the back of bowl, just below the handle; Reddish-beige.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.4, Width = 13.2, Thickness = 0.6, Rim Diam = 9.5, Length = 15.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0163   CAS 0227-0163; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl, double-handled with one handle completely broken off; Round handles set near rim on opposite sides of the bowl from each other; Bowl is very round with sides arching inward at rim; A raised semi-horizontal ring runs unevenly around the middle; Red-brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.7, Thickness = 0.6, Rim Diam = 10.4, Max Diam = 13.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0164   CAS 0227-0164; Bowl, tripod
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl, tripod
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Round tripod bowl, missing all three legs; Possible traces of red pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.8, Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 19.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0165   CAS 0227-0165; Bowl, quadruped with rattle
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl, quadruped with rattle
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 300 - 400 CE
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay; Pigment
Description Quadruped bowl, extremely shallow; Legs are round with small protrusions at base; Legs each have a small hole on the inner side; One leg contains a clay rattle; Possibly a paint dish; Beige.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.3, Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 9.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0166   CAS 0227-0166; Bowl, quadruped
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl, quadruped
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Quadruped bowl with round base, vertical sides and a distinct horizontal rim; A raised ring distinguishes the bowl from the base; The legs are round on top where they meet the bowl and have narrow pedestals; Possible traces of red pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.3, Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 18.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0167   CAS 0227-0167; Bowl, effigy (frog) with rattle
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl, effigy (frog) with rattle
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 Clay
Description Small bowl with an out-turned rim and a short, flaring pedestal; On one side of the bowl is a frog figurine, stomach exposed and legs splayed; The frog's mouth is slightly open and is hollow, with a clay rattle inside; Orange-brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.8, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 10.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0168   CAS 0227-0168; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Jar with semi-flat base, rounded bowl and flaring rim; The neck narrows between the bowl and rim; The bowl has three indentations fairly evenly spaced around the side, about halfway between the base and rim; Orange with brown fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.6, Thickness = 0.6, Rim Diam = 7.2, Max Diam = 8.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0169   CAS 0227-0169; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Round jar with semi-vertical neck; Jar is pinched between bowl and neck; Brown with black fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.8, Thickness = 0.7, Rim Diam = 8.4, Max Diam = 9.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0170   CAS 0227-0170; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Jar with ovaloid bowl and vertical neck; Rim flares minutely; Orange.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.9, Thickness = 0.7, Rim Diam = 7.0, Max Diam = 11.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0171   CAS 0227-0171; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Jar with round bowl and narrower, vertical neck; Neck has two slightly raised rings around the rim; Bowl as a series of evenly-spaced, vertical indentations creating wider raised columns between indentations; Dark brown slip.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.8, Thickness = 0.7, Rim Diam = 12.3, Max Diam = 16.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0172   CAS 0227-0172; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Clay
Description Jar with round bowl and narrow, slightly flaring neck; Undecorated; Unpainted.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.1, Thickness = 0.8, Rim Diam = 9.5, Max Diam = 15.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0173   CAS 0227-0173; Jar, tripod with rattle
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar, tripod with rattle
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 Clay
Description Tripod jar with a round bowl and slightly narrower neck; Each leg has a small hole; One leg contains a clay rattle inside; No evidence of pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.5, Thickness = 0.7, Rim Diam = 8.5, Max Diam = 12.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0174   CAS 0227-0174; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Jar with slightly flaring neck; Bowl is rounded on the bottom, flat on the top and has a distinct corner between the bottom and top of the bowl; The flat bowl top meets the neck at approximately a 60 degree angle; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.6, Thickness = 0.7, Rim Diam = 13.3, Max Diam = 16.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0175   CAS 0227-0175; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl, round with short vertical rim; Design consists of six applied dots, evenly spaced, approximately 2.5 cm below rim; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.9, Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 13.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0176   CAS 0227-0176; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base and sides which arch inward from base and back outward toward rim, forming a concave midsection; Beige with white fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.4, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 14.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0177   CAS 0227-0177; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with flat base and sides which flare out toward rim; Red with white fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.0, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 16.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0178   CAS 0227-0178; Bowl, quadruped with rattle
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl, quadruped with rattle
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Bowl with wide rim and narrower base, set on four bulbous legs (one missing), each with a small round hole on the inner side; Two legs contain clay rattles; Rim of bowl has geometric design of four sets of horizontal rings; The top ring, right along the rim, is solid, while the ring below is broken into dashes; The third ring down is solid and the fourth is broken into dashes; Below these four rings are triplets of thick vertical lines running approximately halfway down the bowl; These vertical lines have little stems on their lower ends so that they loosely resemble feathers; There appear to have been four sets of these vertical lines, pointing down between the bowl's legs, however only two sets are present, the pieces which would have displayed the other two sets having broken off; The designs on the bowl were burned off in the 1906 fire and only appear as shadows of what they were; Orange.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.1, Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 20.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0179A,B   CAS 0227-0179A,B; Ceramic fragments (vessel legs) (2) with rattle
Category Pottery
Object Name Ceramic fragments (vessel legs) (2) with rattle
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Two cylindrical legs from a bowl; A section of the shallow bowl is attached to leg "B"; Leg "B" contains a clay rattle inside; Leg "A" is broken, so may have contained a rattle; Each leg has a narrow, rectangular slit; Red paint has turned gray-black from fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.7, Width = 6.5, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 6.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0180   CAS 0227-0180; Ceramic fragment (vessel base with two legs) with rattle
Category Pottery
Object Name Ceramic fragment (vessel base with two legs) with rattle
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 Clay
Description Ceramic fragment, two roundish legs attached to a portion of bowl; Each leg has two rectangular slits; One leg contains a clay rattle inside; Beige.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.8, Width = 7.5, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 12.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0181   CAS 0227-0181; Ceramic fragment (vessel side and leg) with rattle
Category Pottery
Object Name Ceramic fragment (vessel side and leg) with rattle
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Leg of ceramic vessel with fragment of bowl attached; Leg has animal effigy (head) facing downwards and narrows as it nears pedestal (snout); Leg may contain remains of a clay rattle inside (sand?); A single slit is at the right corner of the mouth; Reddish pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.5, Width = 10.1, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 10.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0182A-C   CAS 0227-0182A-C; Ceramic fragments (vessel legs) (3) with rattle
Category Pottery
Object Name Ceramic fragments (vessel legs) (3) with rattle
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Two vessel legs and a fragment of a third; Each of the complete legs has three holes, one round and two rectangular; Leg "A" contains a clay rattle inside; Reddish-brown blackened with fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.4, Width = 8.3, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 7.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0183   CAS 0227-0183; Ceramic fragment (vessel leg)
Category Pottery
Object Name Ceramic fragment (vessel leg)
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 Clay
Description Vessel leg, very round with a flared base; Leg is hollow, with openings at both ends; Beige.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.8, Width = 11.8, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 10.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0184   CAS 0227-0184; Ceramic fragment (vessel base and leg) with rattle
Category Pottery
Object Name Ceramic fragment (vessel base and leg) with rattle
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Vessel leg with portion of bowl attached; Leg has human effigy face with round holes for eyes, applied round nose and applied ears; Leg contains a clay rattle inside; Reddish-brown leg with beige bowl.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.8, Width = 8.4, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 7.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0185A,B   CAS 0227-0185A,B; Ceramic fragments (vessel legs) (2)
Category Pottery
Object Name Ceramic fragments (vessel legs) (2)
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 Clay
Description Two legs of ceramic vessel; Fragment of bowl and handle attached to fragment "A"; Legs are almost uniform in diameter with only a slight narrowing at the pedestal.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.4, Width = 5.7, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 5.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0186   CAS 0227-0186; Ceramic fragment (vessel leg?)
Category Pottery
Object Name Ceramic fragment (vessel leg?)
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 Clay
Description Animal effigy (head), possibly from the leg of a vessel, broken off just above the eyes; Head is long and rectangular with side-set eyes, front-facing nostrils and bared teeth.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.0, Width = 2.7, Length = 4.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0187   CAS 0227-0187; Ceramic fragment (vessel leg)
Category Pottery
Object Name Ceramic fragment (vessel leg)
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Leg of ceramic vessel with small fragment of bowl attached; Leg has animal effigy (head) facing downwards and narrows as it nears pedestal; Red-brown stripes run horizontally along forehead, down back of neck and back of animal; Eyes and long pointed ears are painted on in red-brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.7, Width = 5.2, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 6.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0188   CAS 0227-0188; Ceramic fragment (vessel side)
Category Pottery
Object Name Ceramic fragment (vessel side)
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Vessel fragment with human effigy face at rim; Face is wide and heart-shaped with protruding chin, wide mouth, snub nose and narrow eyes; Reddish-brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.0, Width = 3.0, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 6.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0189   CAS 0227-0189; Figurine fragment (jaguar)
Category Pottery
Object Name Figurine fragment (jaguar)
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 Clay
Description Top of figurine; Jaguar head with bulging, pupil-less eyes, large ears, and barred teeth; A mottled-looking collar runs around the neck as well as from the nape down the back and up over the head onto the forehead; An inverted horseshoe-shaped clasp or pendant covers the collar at the throat; The right foreleg is present and bends forward to the elbow with oversized claws curled under the chest; A round hole lies in the center of the back; Red-orange terra cotta from fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.0, Width = 19.9, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 15.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0190   CAS 0227-0190; Jar, cylindrical
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar, cylindrical
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Cylindrical jar with flat base and vertical sides; Undecorated except for a red-orange slip.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.8, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 16.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0191   CAS 0227-0191; Jar, cylindrical
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar, cylindrical
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 Clay
Description Cylindrical jar with flat base and vertical sides; Two slightly raised rings frame the base and the rim, approximately three centimeters from the respective edges; Unpainted.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 23.2, Thickness = 0.9, Max Diam = 19.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0192   CAS 0227-0192; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Large shallow bowl with flat base and sides which widen toward rim; Manufacture striations visible on inner and outer surfaces; Light brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.2, Thickness = 1.2, Max Diam = 36.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0193   CAS 0227-0193; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Large shallow bowl with flat base and sides which widen toward rim; Manufacture striations visible on inner and outer surfaces; Brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.2, Thickness = 1.2, Max Diam = 35.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0194   CAS 0227-0194; Incensario fragment
Category Ceremonial Items; Pottery
Object Name Incensario 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 Clay
Description Incensario fragment; Inner side is uneven; Outer side has a raised horizontal band with an applied design of curving lines in inverted "U" shapes with ends that curl outward; A circle sits atop each inverted "U"; Another raised rectangular portion extends to the lower left of the raised band; This portion is incised horizontally, resembling stylized feathers; Orange-red with black fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.9, Width = 5.1, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 20.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0195   CAS 0227-0195; Incensario fragment
Category Ceremonial Items; Pottery
Object Name Incensario 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 Clay; Pigment
Description Incensario fragment with application design on outer surface; Design shows a face with protruding coffee bean eyes, heavy brows, and a narrow, protruding nose adorned with a spool; Traces of reddish pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.4, Width = 8.6, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 16.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0196   CAS 0227-0196; Ceramic fragment (vessel side)
Category Pottery
Object Name Ceramic fragment (vessel side)
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 Clay
Description Ceramic fragment, probably from a bowl or jar, with human effigy face; Face is round with coffee bean eyes, matching mouth and long nose; A design ringing the face has been chipped off but appears to have been a solid bas relief band above and below face with applied dots on the sides; Pinkish-beige.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.4, Width = 3.4, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 11.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0197   CAS 0227-0197; Ceramic fragment (vessel side?)
Category Pottery
Object Name Ceramic fragment (vessel side?)
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Ceramic fragment, probably from a rectangular bowl or jar; Applied design of dots framed by solid bands; These framed dots ring three edges of the fragment; Inside the framed dots are double curls, curling away from each other; These double curls repeat three times, with the set in the middle upside down as compared with the other two sets; Reddish-brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.5, Width = 3.4, Thickness = 2.4, Length = 3.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0198   CAS 0227-0198; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
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 Clay
Description Small jar with round bowl and narrower neck which widens at the rim; A cylindrical protrusion (handle?) extends slightly from the top of the bowl but has broken off; Unpainted.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.0, Thickness = 0.4, Rim Diam = 3.4, Max Diam = 4.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0199   CAS 0227-0199; Ceramic fragment (censer handle?)
Category Pottery; Tools & Implements
Object Name Ceramic fragment (censer handle?)
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Ceramic face with open mouth, a (vertically) long, rounded nose, and round eyes and ears; Back of face has broken off from something hollow and tubular, possibly a censer; Red-brown pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.1, Width = 4.9, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 5.7

Catalog Number CAS 0227-0200   CAS 0227-0200; Incensario fragment (?)
Category Ceremonial Items; Pottery
Object Name Incensario fragment (?)
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 Clay
Description Incensario fragment (?), slightly curved, with application design on outer surface; Design shows a face with protruding coffee bean eye (only one remaining) and a coffee bean mouth; The nose is pointed (horizontally) and chipped off; Dark gray.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.8, Width = 3.7, Thickness = 1.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0201   CAS 0227-0201; Figurine or vessel fragment (man's head)
Category Pottery
Object Name Figurine or vessel fragment (man's 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 Clay; Pigment
Description Ceramic face (broken off of larger object) of an elderly man with slightly open mouth, a pointy nose, and one eye smaller than the other; The smaller eye has an emphasized brow, sagging down over the eye; Two diagonal lines extend from the lower corners of the nose down over the cheeks, perhaps showing aging, creased skin; Between the eyes is a large protrusion; Headdress has an upward point in the center and vertical indentations ringing the forehead; Back of face has broken off from something hollow; Red-brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.3, Width = 5.0, Length = 4.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0202   CAS 0227-0202; Figurine or vessel fragment (human head)
Category Pottery
Object Name Figurine or vessel 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 Clay; Pigment
Description Ceramic face (broken off of larger object) with wide, full-lipped mouth, small, round eyes, a (vertically) long nose, and flaring nostrils; Circle-in-a-circle earspools; Headdress had three circle-in-a-circle ornaments (only two remain), one centered, the other two on either side above temples; Back of face has broken off from something hollow; Blue pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.4, Width = 5.4, Length = 3.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0203   CAS 0227-0203; Figurine or vessel fragment (human head)
Category Pottery
Object Name Figurine or vessel fragment (human head)
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Ceramic face (broken off of larger object) with open mouth, round eyes, a (vertically) long nose, and bulbous cheeks and jowls; Circle-in-a-circle earspools; Headdress had three circle-in-a-circle ornaments (only two remain), one centered, the other two on either side above ears (off-center); Back of face has broken off from something hollow; Red-brown pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.1, Width = 5.2, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 5.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0206   CAS 0227-0206; Figurine or vessel fragment (human head)
Category Pottery
Object Name Figurine or vessel fragment (human head)
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Ceramic head (broken off of larger object) with slightly upturned, oval eyes and an open, upturned mouth; Large round earspools with multiple perforations; Headwear has multiple incised vertical lines and (had) a hanging back which narrowed and fell over the right shoulder; Head has broken off at the neck; Lips painted red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.7, Width = 3.5, Length = 2.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0210   CAS 0227-0210; Celt
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Celt
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 Jadeite
Description Jadeite celt; Rectangular; Blackish-green.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.0, Thickness = 3.4, Length = 10.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0211   CAS 0227-0211; Celt
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Celt
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 Jadeite
Description Jadeite celt; Wider at tip of blade than base; Gray.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.8, Thickness = 3.5, Length = 9.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0212   CAS 0227-0212; Weaving implement (spindle whorl)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Weaving implement (spindle whorl)
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 Clay; Pigment
Description Flat, round, clay spindle whorl with bas relief depicting Quetzalcoatl (the feathered serpent); Red-brown with black rim and inconsistent blue and red pigment on front; Slight discoloration from fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 3.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0213   CAS 0227-0213; Celt
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Celt
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 Jadeite
Description Jadeite celt; Long and narrow; Slightly wider at tip of blade than base; Dark green.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.6, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 11.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0214   CAS 0227-0214; Celt
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Celt
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 Jadeite
Description Jadeite celt; Slightly wider at tip of blade than base; Dark blue-green.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.7, Thickness = 3.9, Length = 8.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0216   CAS 0227-0216; Celt
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Celt
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 Jadeite
Description Jadeite celt; Long and fairly narrow; Slightly wider at tip of blade than base; Dark gray-green with whitish inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.1, Thickness = 3.7, Length = 10.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0217   CAS 0227-0217; Celt
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Celt
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 Jadeite
Description Jadeite celt; Wider at tip of blade than base; Dark gray-green with a circular rose-colored inclusion and a trio of small, linear turquoise inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.9, Thickness = 3.1, Length = 8.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0218   CAS 0227-0218; Celt
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Celt
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 Jadeite
Description Jadeite celt; Rectangular; Long and narrow; Dark gray-green with lighter gray-green inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.9, Thickness = 3.1, Length = 10.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0223   CAS 0227-0223; Celt
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Celt
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 Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite
Description Small celt, wider at tip of blade than base; Dark blackish-green with a few dark green marbles.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.3, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 4.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0224   CAS 0227-0224; Celt
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Celt
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 Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite
Description Small jadeite celt; Slightly wider at tip of blade than base; Dark blackish-green.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.0, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 3.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0226   CAS 0227-0226; Celt
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Celt
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 Jadeite
Description Small jadeite celt; Wider at tip of blade than base; Dark green with light green inclusions running in stripes parallel to the blade edge.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.5, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 4.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0228   CAS 0227-0228; Celt
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Celt
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 Jadeite
Description Jadeite celt; Rounded; Slightly wider at tip of blade than base; Dark brown.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.7, Thickness = 3.5, Length = 10.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0229   CAS 0227-0229; Celt
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Celt
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
Description Small jadeite celt; Slightly wider at tip of blade than base; Black-green.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.1, Width = 2.1, Length = 6.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0230   CAS 0227-0230; Celt
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Celt
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 Jadeite
Description Jadeite celt; Wider at tip of blade than base; Dark blue-green with whitish inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.1, Thickness = 2.4, Length = 7.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0231   CAS 0227-0231; Celt
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Celt
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 Jadeite
Description Jadeite celt; Rectangular; Dark green with whitish inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.3, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 5.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0232   CAS 0227-0232; Celt
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Celt
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 Jadeite
Description Jadeite celt; Wider at tip of blade than base; Dark blue-green with whitish inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.1, Thickness = 2.1, Length = 6.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0233   CAS 0227-0233; Celt
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Celt
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 Jadeite, probably
Description Jadeite celt; Rounded; Slightly wider at tip of blade than base; Green and light green mottled.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.5, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 8.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0234   CAS 0227-0234; Celt
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Celt
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 Jadeite
Description Jadeite celt; Long and fairly narrow; Slightly wider at tip of blade than base; Blackish-green with brown, white and light green inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.0, Thickness = 3.5, Length = 10.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0236   CAS 0227-0236; Celt
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Celt
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 Jadeite
Description Jadeite celt; Rectangular; Dark green with brown and light green inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.0, Thickness = 2.4, Length = 6.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0238   CAS 0227-0238; Earspool
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Earspool
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 Jadeite
Description Jadeite earspool; Circular with a flat face and central hole extending from the front through the post; Light green with green marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 5.5, Length = 2.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0239   CAS 0227-0239; Earspool
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Earspool
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 Earspool, rectangular with rounded corners; Light green and white mottled.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 6.6, Length = 2.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0240   CAS 0227-0240; Earspool
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Earspool
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 Stone: serpentine
Description Round serpentine earspool; Blue-green and white marbled.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.8, Length = 2.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0241   CAS 0227-0241; Earspool
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Earspool
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 Jadeite, probably
Description Jadeite (?) earspool; Circular with a flat face and central hole extending from the front through the post; Pale green with green and brown marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.8, Length = 1.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0242   CAS 0227-0242; Earspool
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Earspool
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 Jadeite
Description Jadeite earspool; Circular with a flat face and central hole extending from the front through the post; Green with light green marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.1, Length = 2.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0243   CAS 0227-0243; Earspool
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Earspool
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 Jadeite, probably
Description Jadeite (?) earspool; Circular with a flat face and central hole extending from the front through the post; Light green and green-white mottled.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.3, Length = 1.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0244   CAS 0227-0244; Earspool
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Earspool
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 Stone
Description Round earspool; Light brown.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.5, Length = 1.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0245   CAS 0227-0245; Earspool
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Earspool
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 Square earspool with rounded corners; Light green with beige and dark green marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.9, Length = 2.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0246   CAS 0227-0246; Earspool
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Earspool
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 Stone: serpentine?
Description Round (serpentine?) earspool; Black with gray marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 5.0, Length = 2.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0247   CAS 0227-0247; Earspool
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Earspool
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 Jadeite, probably
Description Jadeite (?) earspool; Circular with a flat face and central hole extending from the front through the post; Dark green and light green mottled.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.0, Length = 1.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0248   CAS 0227-0248; Earspool
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Earspool
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 Round earspool; Gray-brown marbled.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.9, Length = 0.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0249   CAS 0227-0249; Earspool
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Earspool
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 Jadeite, probably
Description Jadeite (?) earspool; Circular with a flat face and central hole extending from the front through the post; Dark green with whitish inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.3, Length = 1.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0250   CAS 0227-0250; Earspool
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Earspool
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 Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite
Description Round earspool; Flat on both sides; Dark green with lighter green marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.0, Length = 0.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0251   CAS 0227-0251; Earspool
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Earspool
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 Jadeite, probably
Description Jadeite (?) earspool; Circular with a flat face and central hole extending from the front through the post; Pale brownish-green with green inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.4, Length = 1.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0252   CAS 0227-0252; 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 Stone or mineral
Description Rectangular stone or mineral bead; Light green.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 1.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0253   CAS 0227-0253; Earspool
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Earspool
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 Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite
Description Round earspool; Flat on both sides; Green with dark green and brown flecks.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.2, Length = 0.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0254   CAS 0227-0254; Earspool
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Earspool
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 Jadeite, probably
Description Jadeite (?) earspool; Circular with a flat face and central hole extending from the front through the post; White-green with reddish-brown inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.1, Length = 1.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0255   CAS 0227-0255; Earspool
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Earspool
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 Jadeite, probably
Description Circular jadeite (?) earspool; Flat on both sides with central hole; White-green and light green mottled.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.9, Length = 0.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0256   CAS 0227-0256; Earspool
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Earspool
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 Round earspool; Dark green with gray marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.2, Length = 1.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0257   CAS 0227-0257; Earspool
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Earspool
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 Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite
Description Round earspool; Flat on both sides; Dark green with lighter green marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.8, Length = 0.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0258   CAS 0227-0258; Earspool
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Earspool
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 Stone
Description Round earspool; Off-white.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.6, Length = 1.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0259   CAS 0227-0259; Earspool
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Earspool
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 Stone: serpentine (?) with mica inclusions
Description Serpentine (?) earspool; Circular with a flat face and central hole extending from the front through the post; Dark green and white mottled with mica inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.4, Length = 1.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0260   CAS 0227-0260; Earspool
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Earspool
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 Jadeite, probably
Description Jadeite (?) earspool; Circular with a flat face and central hole extending from the front through the post; Green-gray with gray and white marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.8, Length = 1.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0261   CAS 0227-0261; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite ?
Description Spherical jadeite (?) bead; Pale green with yellow-brown inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.6, Max Diam = 4.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0262   CAS 0227-0262; Stone carving (human-like)
Category Carvings
Object Name Stone carving (human-like)
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 Stone
Description Fragment of a human-like figurine, missing the lower portion, but otherwise largely intact; Figure appears to be standing with short legs and arms crossed on chest above belly button; Figure appears to wear a headdress or headband and earspools; Face has square coffee bean eyes, slightly down-turned mouth; Back of figure is undecorated; From the waist down, the figure is narrower, suggesting the short legs might have been inserted into something in order to make the figure stand upright; Dark gray.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.5, Width = 2.2, Length = 8.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0265   CAS 0227-0265; 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 Stone
Description Tubular stone bead; Hole drilled very large; Dark brown.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.3, Length = 4.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0266   CAS 0227-0266; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Stone: serpentine (?) with mica inclusions
Description Serpentine (?) bead, hexagonal; Unfinished hole begun at one narrow end; Green with mica.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.6, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 5.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0267   CAS 0227-0267; Earspool
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Earspool
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 Stone: serpentine (?) with mica inclusions
Description Circular serpentine (?) earspool; Flat on both sides with central hole; Green with mica inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.6, Length = 0.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0268   CAS 0227-0268; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Round stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0269 through 0227-0279; Gray-green and gray-brown mottled.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.0, Length = 1.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0269   CAS 0227-0269; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Semi-cubical stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0268 through 0227-0279; Gray-green and black mottled.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.8, Length = 1.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0270   CAS 0227-0270; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Disc stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0268 through 0227-0279; Gray-green and black mottled.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.4, Length = 1.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0271   CAS 0227-0271; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Disc stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0268 through 0227-0279; Gray-green and black mottled with beige marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.5, Length = 1.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0272   CAS 0227-0272; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Rounded stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0268 through 0227-0279; Gray-green, brown and black mottled.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.1, Length = 1.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0273   CAS 0227-0273; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Disc stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0268 through 0227-0279; Gray-green, brown and black mottled.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.1, Length = 1.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0274   CAS 0227-0274; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Disc stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0268 through 0227-0279; Gray-green with black marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.0, Length = 1.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0275   CAS 0227-0275; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Rounded stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0268 through 0227-0279; Gray-green and gray-brown mottled with black marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.8, Length = 1.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0276   CAS 0227-0276; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Disc stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0268 through 0227-0279; Dark gray-green with black inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.7, Length = 1.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0277   CAS 0227-0277; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Rounded stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0268 through 0227-0279; Dark gray-green with black inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.6, Length = 1.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0278   CAS 0227-0278; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Disc stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0268 through 0227-0279; Black and gray mottled.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.7, Length = 1.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0279   CAS 0227-0279; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Rounded stone or mineral bead; Manufacture striations by both ends of hole; Strung together with CAS 0227-0268 through 0227-0278; Black.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.0, Length = 1.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0280   CAS 0227-0280; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Semi-round stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0281 through 0227-0291; Dark gray-green with gray inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 1.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0281   CAS 0227-0281; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Tubular ovaloid stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0280 through 0227-0291; Green and white mottled.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.4, Length = 2.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0282   CAS 0227-0282; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Tubular ovaloid stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0280 through 0227-0291; Green and white mottled with gray inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.5, Length = 2.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0283   CAS 0227-0283; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Semi-round stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0280 through 0227-0291; Green and white mottled with whitish and dark green inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.9, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 2.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0284   CAS 0227-0284; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Rounded stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0280 through 0227-0291; Green and white mottled with dark gray inclusions and gray fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 2.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0285   CAS 0227-0285; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Ovaloid stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0280 through 0227-0291; Green with white marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 1.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0286   CAS 0227-0286; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Ovaloid stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0280 through 0227-0291; Green with dark green marbling and gray inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.6, Length = 2.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0287   CAS 0227-0287; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Ovaloid stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0280 through 0227-0291; Green and light green mottled with gray and brown inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.4, Length = 1.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0288   CAS 0227-0288; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Semi-round stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0280 through 0227-0291; Dark green with whitish inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 1.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0289   CAS 0227-0289; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Semi-round stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0280 through 0227-0291; Green and white mottled with black inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 1.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0290   CAS 0227-0290; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Semi-round stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0280 through 0227-0291; Green, dark green and white mottled.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 1.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0291   CAS 0227-0291; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Semi-round stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0280 through 0227-0290; Green with dark green and whitish inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.5, Length = 1.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0292   CAS 0227-0292; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Tubular jadeite (?) bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0293 through 0299; Light green.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.6, Length = 1.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0293   CAS 0227-0293; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Tubular jadeite (?) bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0292 through 0299; Light green with black and beige inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.6, Length = 1.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0294   CAS 0227-0294; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Tubular jadeite (?) bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0292 through 0299; Light green with whitish inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.6, Length = 1.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0295   CAS 0227-0295; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Ovaloid jadeite (?) bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0292 through 0299; Light green with whitish inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.7, Length = 0.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0296   CAS 0227-0296; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Tubular jadeite (?) bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0292 through 0299; Dark green with whitish marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.6, Length = 1.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0297   CAS 0227-0297; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Apple-shaped jadeite (?) bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0292 through -0299; Light green.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.6, Length = 1.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0298   CAS 0227-0298; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Ovaloid jadeite (?) bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0292 through 0299; Dark green with whitish marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.6, Length = 1.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0299   CAS 0227-0299; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Stone or mineral
Description Ovaloid stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0292 through 0298; Light green with beige marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.7, Length = 1.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0300   CAS 0227-0300; Pendant
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Pendant
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 Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Tear-shaped pendant; Appears to be carved into a simple face on one side (back side blank), with the pendant hole through a very high forehead, dimpled cheeks, a straight mouth, and punctuated eyes; Green with pale green and brown marbling; "Forehead" is predominately brown.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 2.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0301   CAS 0227-0301; 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 Stone or mineral
Description Semi-square stone or mineral bead; Pale green and white marbled.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.4, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 2.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0302   CAS 0227-0302; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Stone or mineral with mica inclusions
Description Stone or mineral disc bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0303 through 0316; Green with mica.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 0.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0303   CAS 0227-0303; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Stone or mineral
Description Stone or mineral disc bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0302 through 0316; Green with beige marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 0.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0304   CAS 0227-0304; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Round jadeite (?) bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0302 through 0316; Green with brown and white marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 0.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0305   CAS 0227-0305; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Triangular jadeite (?) bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0302 through 0316; Green with beige and white marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 1.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0306   CAS 0227-0306; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Triangular jadeite (?) bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0302 through 0316; Green with whitish marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 1.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0307   CAS 0227-0307; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Roundish jadeite (?) bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0302 through 0316; Green with white marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 1.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0308   CAS 0227-0308; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Round jadeite (?) bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0302 through 0316; Green with whitish marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 1.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0309   CAS 0227-0309; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Ovaloid jadeite (?) bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0302 through 0316; Dark green with brown and whitish marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.9, Max Diam = 1.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0310   CAS 0227-0310; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Round jadeite (?) bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0302 through 0316; Green with whitish marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 1.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0311   CAS 0227-0311; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Round jadeite (?) bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0302 through 0316; Light and medium green marbled.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 1.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0312   CAS 0227-0312; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Stone or mineral with mica inclusions
Description Stone or mineral disc bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0302 through 0316; Green with whitish marbling and mica inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 1.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0313   CAS 0227-0313; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Stone: serpentine (?) with mica inclusions
Description Serpentine (?) disc bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0302 through 0316; Green with white and brown marbling and mica inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 1.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0314   CAS 0227-0314; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Jadeite (?) disc bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0302 through 0316; Green with whitish marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 1.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0315   CAS 0227-0315; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Jadeite (?) disc bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0302 through 0316; Green with white and brown marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 0.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0316   CAS 0227-0316; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Jadeite (?) disc bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0302 through 0315; Pale green.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 0.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0317   CAS 0227-0317; Pendant
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Pendant
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 Stone: serpentine?
Description Carved stone (serpentine?) pendant; Wing-shaped with hole at the top middle; One side blank, the other has bas-relief design of four lines, two horizontal, two vertical; The vertical lines run from the distal end of the "wing" to the distal horizontal line; Light green with slight medium green marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.4, Width = 0.6, Length = 1.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0318   CAS 0227-0318; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Stone: serpentine (?) with mica inclusions
Description Serpentine (?) bead, shaped like an axe-head; Dark green with brown and mica inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.6, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 1.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0319   CAS 0227-0319; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Jadeite (?) bead, shaped like an axe-head; Light green with whitish marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 2.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0320   CAS 0227-0320; 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 Stone or mineral: Amazonite?
Description Rectangular, tubular amazonite (?) bead; Light green with brown and white marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 2.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0321   CAS 0227-0321; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Jadeite (?) bead, hexagonal with uneven, unfinished sides; Green with whitish marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 1.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0322   CAS 0227-0322; Ceramic disc (square)
Category Pottery
Object Name Ceramic disc (square)
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 Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay
Description Square ceramic disc, very slightly arched; Concave side has shiny, worn circular pattern in center with scratch marks and fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.2, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 7.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0323   CAS 0227-0323; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Tubular jadeite (?) bead; Pale green with white marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.8, Length = 1.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0324   CAS 0227-0324; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Stone: serpentine?
Description Serpentine (?) bead, hexagonal, with two round protrusions above the triangular portion; Light green with brown inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.5, Width = 1.0, Length = 1.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0325   CAS 0227-0325; 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 Stone: serpentine (?)
Description Ovaloid serpentine (?) bead; Dark green with gray inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 2.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0326   CAS 0227-0326; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Ovaloid stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0327 through 0227-0337; Light green with whitish marbling and green and blue-green inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.4, Length = 1.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0327   CAS 0227-0327; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Ovaloid stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0326 through 0227-0337; Green with whitish inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.3, Length = 1.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0328   CAS 0227-0328; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Tubular ovaloid stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0326 through 0227-0337; Dark green with whitish inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.4, Length = 2.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0329   CAS 0227-0329; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Ovaloid stone or mineral bead; Hole perforates side; Strung together with CAS 0227-0326 through 0227-0337; Green with whitish mottling.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 2.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0330   CAS 0227-0330; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Round stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0326 through 0227-0337; Green with whitish mottling.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.9, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 2.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0331   CAS 0227-0331; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Irregular stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0326 through 0227-0337; Green and dark green mottled with whitish inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 2.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0332   CAS 0227-0332; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Ovaloid stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0326 through 0227-0337; Dark green with black and gray inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 2.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0333   CAS 0227-0333; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Tubular ovaloid stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0326 through 0227-0337; Green with whitish marbling and dark green inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 2.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0334   CAS 0227-0334; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Round stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0326 through 0227-0337; Dark green with whitish marbling and gray fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.2, Length = 1.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0335   CAS 0227-0335; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Round stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0326 through 0227-0337; Dark green with whitish and dark gray mottling.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 1.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0336   CAS 0227-0336; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Rounded stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0326 through 0227-0337; Dark green with whitish marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.4, Length = 1.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0337   CAS 0227-0337; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Ovaloid stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0326 through 0227-0336; Dark gray-green with whitish inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.4, Length = 1.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0350   CAS 0227-0350; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Disc stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0351 through 0227-0361; Green with whitish mottling and black inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.7, Length = 1.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0351   CAS 0227-0351; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Disc stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0350 through 0227-0361; Green with whitish mottling.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.4, Length = 0.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0352   CAS 0227-0352; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Irregular disc stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0350 through 0227-0361; Green with whitish mottling and dark green inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.3, Length = 1.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0353   CAS 0227-0353; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Disc stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0350 through 0227-0361; Green with gray inclusions and gray fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.2, Length = 0.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0354   CAS 0227-0354; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Irregular disc stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0350 through 0227-0361; Green with gray inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.2, Length = 0.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0355   CAS 0227-0355; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Irregular disc stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0350 through 0227-0361; Green with gray inclusions and gray fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.3, Length = 0.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0356   CAS 0227-0356; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Irregular disc stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0350 through 0227-0361; Green with whitish marbling and gray fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 0.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0357   CAS 0227-0357; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Irregular disc stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0350 through 0227-0361; Gray and dark gray mottled with gray fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.3, Length = 0.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0358   CAS 0227-0358; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Disc stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0350 through 0227-0361; Dark gray with gray inclusions and gray fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.2, Length = 0.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0359   CAS 0227-0359; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Disc stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0350 through 0227-0361; Dark green with gray inclusions and gray fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 0.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0360   CAS 0227-0360; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Disc stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0350 through 0227-0361; Dark gray with gray inclusions and gray fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.3, Length = 0.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0361   CAS 0227-0361; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Disc stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0350 through 0227-0360; Dark gray and gray mottled and gray fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.6, Length = 1.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0362   CAS 0227-0362; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Tubular ovaloid stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0363 through 0227-0373; Green and dark green mottled with gray inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 2.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0363   CAS 0227-0363; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Tubular stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0362 through 0227-0373; Green, gray and dark gray mottled.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.2, Length = 2.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0364   CAS 0227-0364; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Ovaloid stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0362 through 0227-0373; Green with whitish marbling and black inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.6, Length = 2.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0365   CAS 0227-0365; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Ovaloid stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0362 through 0227-0373; Green with whitish marbling and black inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 2.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0366   CAS 0227-0366; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Tubular stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0362 through 0227-0373; Green with whitish marbling, black inclusions and gray fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 2.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0367   CAS 0227-0367; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Rounded stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0362 through 0227-0373; Dark green and brown mottled.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 1.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0368   CAS 0227-0368; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Rounded stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0362 through 0227-0373; Gray and dark gray mottled with gray inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 1.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0369   CAS 0227-0369; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Rounded stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0362 through 0227-0373; Green with white, black and brown inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 1.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0370   CAS 0227-0370; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Tear-shaped stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0362 through 0227-0373; Green with brown and whitish mottling.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 0.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0371   CAS 0227-0371; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Irregular stone or mineral bead; Straight-edged chip at corner, probably from manufacture, possibly indicates that the bead is unfinished; Strung together with CAS 0227-0362 through 0227-0373; Green with white marbling and black inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 0.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0372   CAS 0227-0372; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Round stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0362 through 0227-0373; Green with whitish mottling, black and gray inclusions and gray fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 1.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0373   CAS 0227-0373; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Ovaloid stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0362 through 0227-0372; Dark green with black and whitish inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.3, Length = 1.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0374   CAS 0227-0374; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Ovaloid stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0375 through 0227-0385; Gray-green with whitish inclusions and gray fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 2.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0375   CAS 0227-0375; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Semi-square stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0374 through 0227-0385; Dark green and dark gray mottled with whitish inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 1.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0376   CAS 0227-0376; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Ovaloid stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0374 through 0227-0385; Green and gray mottled.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 1.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0377   CAS 0227-0377; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Semi-round stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0374 through 0227-0385; Green and light green mottled with gray inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 1.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0378   CAS 0227-0378; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Tubular stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0374 through 0227-0385; Gray with dark green mottling.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 1.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0379   CAS 0227-0379; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Rounded stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0374 through 0227-0385; Green with black and whitish mottling.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 1.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0380   CAS 0227-0380; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Rounded stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0374 through 0227-0385; Gray and dark gray mottled.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 1.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0381   CAS 0227-0381; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Stone or mineral bead shaped somewhat like an axe head; Strung together with CAS 0227-0374 through 0227-0385; Green.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 1.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0382   CAS 0227-0382; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Ovaloid stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0374 through 0227-0385; Green and dark green mottled.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 1.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0383   CAS 0227-0383; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Tubular stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0374 through 0227-0385; Green with whitish inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 2.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0384   CAS 0227-0384; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Ovaloid stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0374 through 0227-0385; Green with black and whitish inclusions and gray and brown fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 1.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0385   CAS 0227-0385; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Tubular ovaloid stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0374 through 0227-0384; Green with whitish marbling, brown inclusions and gray fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 2.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0386   CAS 0227-0386; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Oval stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0387 through 0227-0396; Light green with green and brown inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 1.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0387   CAS 0227-0387; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Semi-round stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0386 through 0227-0396; Green with brown and whitish marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 1.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0388   CAS 0227-0388; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Oval stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0386 through 0227-0396; Green with whitish marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 1.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0389   CAS 0227-0389; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Semi-round stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0386 through 0227-0396; Green with whitish marbling and gray fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.5, Length = 1.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0390   CAS 0227-0390; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Oval stone or mineral bead; Hole enters and exits on same side; Strung together with CAS 0227-0386 through 0227-0396; Green with black and whitish mottling and gray fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 2.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0391   CAS 0227-0391; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Oval stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0386 through 0227-0396; Green with whitish and dark gray inclusions and gray fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 2.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0392   CAS 0227-0392; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Round stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0386 through 0227-0396; Green with gray marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 1.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0393   CAS 0227-0393; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Irregular rounded stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0386 through 0227-0396; Green with whitish marbling, dark gray inclusions and gray fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 1.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0394   CAS 0227-0394; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Ovaloid stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0386 through 0227-0396; Green and dark gray mottled with gray inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 1.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0395   CAS 0227-0395; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Irregular disc stone or mineral bead; Partial hole drilled next to completed hole; Strung together with CAS 0227-0386 through 0227-0396; Green and dark green mottled.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.5, Length = 1.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0396   CAS 0227-0396; 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 Jadeite, probably
Description Rectangular stone or mineral bead; Hole enters and exits on same side; Strung together with CAS 0227-0386 through 0227-0395; Green and dark green mottled.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 1.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0397   CAS 0227-0397; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Round jadeite (?) bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0398 through 0408; Green and beige mottled.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.2, Max Diam = 1.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0398   CAS 0227-0398; Bead