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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0506   CAS 0227-0506; 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 with the hole not centered; An indented line runs parallel to the hole and near the distal end; Strung together with CAS 0227-0504 through 0227-0515; Green and dark green mottled with whitish marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 1.5