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Nunnery West


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Central Turtle-Man Deity and Frieze Details to Right

Frieze above wide central door: turtle-man deity on throne, round canopy above, large feathered headdress; headband at top has 3 faces.
Jan. 2001
Aged turtle-man earth deity standing on throne, his body a broad, circular, but surprisingly flat turtle shell
Jan. 2001
Same turtle man figure as in photo at left, showing separate body, presumably a recent replacement.
Jan. 2001
Same section of frieze as in photos above; showing forms of throne and canopy.
Jan. 2001
Section of frieze with bodies of two snakes, intertwined vertically, background of serrated latticework enclosing flowers.
Jan. 2001
Detail of area in photo at left.
Jan. 2001
Detail of area shown in photo above-center.
Jan. 2001
Another section of frieze with bodies of two snakes, intertwined vertically, also with background of serrated latticework enclosing flowers.
Jan. 2001
Detail of area shown in photo at left.
Jan. 2001
 

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