Santerian doll in temple chapel

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Santeria is a fusion of Catholic practices and African folk beliefs. It emerged in Cuba during the 17th century, and has been embedded in Cuban society ever since. These days, it’s far more prevalent than Catholicism on the island (Santeros outnumber Catholics by 8-1) Cuba is still the religious centre of Santería, but the faith has spread to many other countries as well, including the

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Size: 4896px × 3264px
Location: Santiago, Cuba
Photo credit: © Richard Crawford / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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