Stone 

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Import restricted since 1995.

Section 6b of Designated List in force since 1995.

Stone Mushroom Effigies
Usually made of fine-grained volcanic stone. The shaft of the mushroom rises from a base that may be cylindrical or square, and occasionally has short supports. Near the ‘‘cap’’ may often be found two raised bands representing the point from which the cap separates from its stem as it opens. Late Preclassic and Early Classic periods.

Example shown: El Salvador - Maya Carved Stone Mushroom, Late Classic period.

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