Brazil Slide Series: Collection Candomble, Slide No. 0009.

Creator

Herbert Knup
Jon M. Tolman
Siegfried Muhlhausser

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Publication Date

3-2-2009

Description

Two "anjinhos" (little angels) with hands folded during an Easter procession in Ouro Preto. There are numerous Catholic processions and elebrations throughout the year. Devotion to patron and local saints are expressed in the form of pilgrimages, promises, and offerings.Dois "anjinhos" de mãos postas durante uma procissão da Páscoa em Ouro Preto. Há numerosas procissões e celebrações católicas durante todo o ano. A devoção aos santos padroeiros ou locais é expressa na forma de peregrinações, promessas e oferendas.

Publisher

Latin American and Iberian Institute / University of New Mexico

Rights

Brazil Slide Series Collection: This article is copyrighted by the Latin American & Iberian Institute (LAII) of the University of New Mexico. Rights permission is for standard academic, non-commercial, use of these materials. Proper citation of this material should include title, author, publisher, date, and URL. Copyright Latin American and Iberian Institute University of New Mexico 1994