Stone 

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Import restricted since 1987 for the Cara Sucia region and since 1995 for all of El Salvador.

Section 7a of Designated List in force since 1995.

Preclassic Animal Head Sculptures
Monumental sculptures in volcanic stone representing very stylized animal heads (Demarest 1986). These have usually been interpreted as jaguar heads, but reptilian elements may also be present. These were apparently architectural elements associated with Late Preclassic Period pyramids.

Example shown: Pre-Columbian carved stone jaguar head, Preclassic period.

For import restrictions in force from 1987, see History of Import Restrictions below.