. . . And the right side. Ball games were of a political and religious nature, ritualistic, violent, and in important matches the loser(s) would die. The game itself is not completely understood, but it is thought that a large, hard rubber ball was used. For interesting reading, check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesoamerican_ballgame. Note the macaw head at top in pinkish stone . . .

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