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
coin and woven cotton thread, red trade beads
Creator
Unknown
Original Format
coin and woven cotton thread, red trade beads
Files
Citation
Unknown, “Chachal, Guatemalan,” Xipe Projects Collections, accessed May 11, 2024, https://xipeprojects.omeka.net/items/show/14.