Hand-carried statue of Saint Francis of Assisi arrives during fiesta, at Saint Francis de Paula Mission in Tularosa, New Mexico.

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The hand-carved wood statue of Saint Francis is carefully carried on a litter, from Saint Francis de Paula Mission church to the courtyard, during Fiesta in Tularosa, New Mexico, In a unique blending of religions and cultures. Mescalero Apache Native-American Indian ethnic dancers follow behind.

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Size: 5412px × 3487px
Location: Tularosa, New Mexico, USA, United States, America
Photo credit: © M L Pearson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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