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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-1004   CAS 0227-1004; 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 Shell: spiral mollusk
Description Shell bead, end-lopped spiral mollusk; Hole drilled in proximal end; Strung together with CAS 0227-1005; Off-white.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 2.5, Length = 4.0