gargoyles

In medieval architecture,  projecting water spouts carved in the form of human, animal or monstrous figures with open mouths.  Gargoyles function to throw rainwater clear of the building to which they are attached. Web resource here.

Screen Shot 2018-01-02 at 9.17.21 AMGargoyles. Ely Cathedral, England. 12th century. Photo: Dun.can.