Chachal, Guatemalan

Title

Chachal, Guatemalan

Description

Chachal, a unique type of necklace worn by the Maya of Guatemala. Materials that Mayans originally used to make necklaces; History of chachales; Importance of the color red to the chachal; Significance of jewelry to Mayan society

coin and woven cotton thread, red trade beads

Creator

Unknown

Original Format

coin and woven cotton thread, red trade beads

Files

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Citation

Unknown, “Chachal, Guatemalan,” Xipe Projects Collections, accessed May 11, 2024, https://xipeprojects.omeka.net/items/show/14.