Europe, Spain, Extremadura, Cáceres, Monumento a los Cofrades (Penitent or 'Nazareno' wearing a 'Capirote' Pointed Hood) being lead by a Monk

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Despite the unnerving imagery, the pointed hat and costume of the man portrayed in this sculpture has no connection to the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). The man is a 'Nazareno' or 'penitent', and after confessing his sins he wears this costume as he is paraded through the town, led by a monk ringing a bell. This is part of his penance.

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Size: 4480px × 6720px
Location: Europe, Spain, Extremadura Autonomous Community, Cáceres, Plaza de San Juan
Photo credit: © Dunstone Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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