Boa Island - Janus figure (animated)

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In Caldragh Cemetery on Boa Island, Lower Lough Erne, two one-of-a-kind stone carvings stand out. The larger of the figures is the Boa Island bilateral figure, dubbed a Janus-figure due to its dual faces, reminiscent of the Roman deity with two heads, but not actually representing him. Instead, it's believed to be a Celtic deity representation. Each side of this figure boasts a face and torso, while the areas where the two carved figures meet feature intricate interlace designs that may symbolize hair. The faces are large, pointed oval shapes with prominent eyes, straight noses, and half-open mouths featuring protruding tongues above their pointed chins. This figure has no neck, with its head resting directly on its torso. The torso itself is a square block with hunched shoulders, crossed arms, and a belt. Boa Island