Here are some specific details from the novel that support this interpretation:
* The pig's head is described as "grin[ning]" and "white," which are colors associated with death and evil.
* The pig's head is placed on a stick, which is a common symbol of sacrifice.
* The pig's head is surrounded by a circle of rocks, which is a symbol of the boys' cult-like worship of the Lord of the Flies.
Taken together, these details suggest that Simon sees the pig's head as a symbol of the Lord of the Flies, and of the evil that is taking hold of the island.