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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0755   CAS 0227-0755; 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 Oval stone or mineral bead; Hole enters and exits on same side; Strung together with CAS 0227-0744 through 0227-0754; Green and gray-green mottled with whitish and brown inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 2.7