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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0926   CAS 0227-0926; 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 or mineral
Description Semi-square stone or mineral bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0920 through 0935; Green with pale green inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 0.9