These ancient Maya puppets may have been used in rituals

The puppets, unearthed in El Salvador, have movable heads, strange facial expressions and may have been dressed for ritual roles.The puppets, unearthed in El Salvador, have movable heads, strange facial expressions and may have been dressed for ritual roles.  

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