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Image: Zunil SanSimon

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Description: A lifesize doll of San Simón (Maximón), a Mayan god turned Christian saint, a subject of veneration in Zunil, Guatemala. The shrine moves from one private house to another every year on November 1. People come to pray there and leave various offerings - usually alcohol and tobacco. The local family takes care of the doll and the shrine during the year, while charging a nominal fee (e.g. 5 GTQ) to visitors.
Title: Zunil SanSimon
Credit: Own work
Author: Sapfan (Jan Pesula)
Permission: The doll and shrine is believed to be in a public domain as a work of traditional folk art. The photograph is released to public domain by author (but please quote author when reusing).
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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