Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability

CAS Anthropology Collections Database


Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0399   CAS 0227-0399; 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 0227-0397 through 0408; Green and beige mottled.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.6, Max Diam = 1.5