<P> Chavín art decorates the walls of the temple and includes carvings , sculptures and pottery . Artists depicted exotic creatures found in other regions , such as jaguars and eagles , rather than local plants and animals . The feline figure is one of the most important motifs seen in Chavín art . It has an important religious meaning and is repeated on many carvings and sculptures . Eagles are also commonly seen throughout Chavín art . There are three important artifacts which are the major examples of Chavín art . These artifacts are the Tello Obelisk , tenon heads , and the Lanzón . </P>
<P> Chavín art decorates the walls of the temple and includes carvings , sculptures and pottery . Artists depicted exotic creatures found in other regions , such as jaguars and eagles , rather than local plants and animals . The feline figure is one of the most important motifs seen in Chavín art . It has an important religious meaning and is repeated on many carvings and sculptures . Eagles are also commonly seen throughout Chavín art . There are three important artifacts which are the major examples of Chavín art . These artifacts are the Tello Obelisk , tenon heads , and the Lanzón . </P>
the south american chavin culture depicts images of
the south american chavin culture depicts images of
exotic creatures found in other regions , such as jaguars and eagles
exotic creatures found in other regions , such as jaguars and eagles