Description

Ranging from human to supernatural zoomorphic forms, the stone-carved tenoned heads decorating the outside of the Castillo are found in a wide range of styles and forms, and may depict shamanic transformations. Some seemingly have mucus coming from their noses, a possible reference to inhaled hallucinogen use in these shamanic ceremonies from Amazonian plants such as Ayahuasca or local San Pedro Cactus. Many of these heads have been relocated inside the temple to protect them from the elements, or have been sheltered by modern overhangs.

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