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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-1063   CAS 0227-1063; Beads (9)
Category Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Beads (9)
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 Nine small serpentine tubular beads, strung together; Green, black and white marbled with mica and brown inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.7, Length = 2.8