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CAS Anthropology Collections Database


Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0876   CAS 0227-0876; Bead blank
Category Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Bead blank
Culture Maya
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Guatemala
State/Prov./Dist. Huehuetenango
County
Other Geographic Data Site: unknown (Chalchitan or Pichikil [Pichiquil])
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Triangular bead form, three incomplete holes, two at same triangle point, one begun on the opposite edge; Edges smooth; Green and pale green/white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 1.7