Mask panel, front view of modified serpent Iiead, on frieze of Nunnery foundation. The nose 

 formerly projected a foot or more from tlie waU. A small himian face is seen above the serpent nose 



Design on door j amb show- 

 ing classical idea of Atlantean 

 support of wei°:ht above 



Detail of decorative band in the lower chamber of the Temple of 

 the Jaguars showing the skillful use of a vine and flower motive 

 with small himian figures at intervals 



Serpent heads formerly set into the walls of temples as frieze decorations, now scattered about on 

 the grovmd among the ruins 



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