Stone 

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

Section 7c of Designated List in force since 1995.

Tenoned Head Sculptures
Long sculptures of volcanic stone with an animal head at one end and an undecorated tenon at the other, intended to be mounted in monumental architecture. The heads usually represent a bird or reptile. Late Classic period.

Example shown: Pre-Columbian carved stone serpent head, Late Classic period.

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