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String of Grave Beads

1972.15.0004

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Artifact Identification String of Grave Beads   (1972.15.0004)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Funerary Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Pre - Columbian?
Date 900 CE
Culture Maya
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 25.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 13.7 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.1 cm
Weight 111 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Textile--Cotton, Plant--Fiber, Plant--Cotton, Stone
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Drilling, Polishing, Stringing

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction No

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