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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0467   CAS 0227-0467; 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-tubular stone or mineral bead; Two holes are present, one at each end; Each hole enters at the end and exits on the side, close to the entrance hole; Strung together with CAS 0227-0468 through 0227-0479; Dark gray with gray marbling and gray fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 2.3