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CAS Anthropology Collections Database


Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0890   CAS 0227-0890; 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: unknown (Chalchitan or Pichikil [Pichiquil])
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Ovaloid bead form; Hole completed through side edge; Edges not yet smoothed out; Green and white marbled.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.0, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 1.7