👉 Carnificial, also known as a caryatid, is a type of sculpture or art object created by carving, shaping, and sculpting naturalistic forms into stone. These sculptures are often used in religious contexts to represent the sacrifice or service performed by the god or deity. The term "carnificial" comes from the Greek word "karnos," which means "to carve." In this sense, a carnificial sculpture represents the act of carving a representation of a sacred object
