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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0513   CAS 0227-0513; 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; One side has an indented line near the narrower, distal end, running parallel to the hole; Strung together with CAS 0227-0504 through 0227-0515; Green and dark green mottled with brown inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.9, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 1.4