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String of beads
Object Number 33-19-20/272
Display Title String of beads
Descriptions
Object Description String of beads, mostly jadeite, celt and axe-shaped. Miniature "Axe god" pendants. Period I late
Inventory Description Ground stone beads, jade, axe shaped, strung together
Classification
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Yoro / <County> / <City> / Playa de los Muertos
Additional Geographic Terms Ulua Valley
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 2.8 x 2 x 0.9 cm (1 1/8 x 13/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 48
Label on object 33-19-20/272
Provenance
Collector Dr. F. Wilson Popenoe (1931)
Collector Dorothy H. Popenoe (1931)
Donor Donated by Dr. F. Wilson Popenoe (02/24/1933)
Donor Donated by Dorothy H. Popenoe (02/24/1933)

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