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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0920   CAS 0227-0920; 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: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Stone: serpentine (?) with mica inclusions
Description Round serpentine (?) bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0921 through 0935; Dark green with light green, beige and mica inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.1, Max Diam = 1.3