Bead/beads

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Date created: 2500 BC–AD 1550 (Formative to Post-Classic period)

Culture/People: possibly Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: John S. Williams (John Stanton Williams/John S. Williams, Sr.), Non-Indian, 1901-1982
Donor: John S. Williams (John Stanton Williams/John S. Williams, Sr.), Non-Indian, 1901-1982

Collection History: Collection history unknown; acquired by John S. Williams (1901-1982, a New York City stockbroker and MAI trustee) during travel in Guatemala in 1959; donated to MAI by John S. Williams in 1959.
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Place: Guatemala

See related items: Maya (archaeological culture); Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 22/8483
Barcode: 228483.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Bead/beads
Media/Materials: Jadeite
Techniques: Carved, polished, drilled

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws698c35c6a-e215-4072-90ca-c4c70221bd3f

Record ID: NMAI_242785