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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0485   CAS 0227-0485; 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 like an axe head; Strung together with CAS 0227-0480 through 0227-0491; Green with brown and dark green inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 1.1