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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-1095   CAS 0227-1095; 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 Shell: spiral mollusk
Description Shell bead; Spiral center of a mollusk shell drilled hollow; Off-white.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.8, Length = 4.2