Statues of criminals wearing pistols at a ceramics workshop in San Cristobal, Venezuela.

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Statues of criminals wearing pistols, right, that belong to the "Corte Malandra" or "Criminal Court," stand next to a statue of Saint Barbara, center, at a ceramics workshop in San Cristobal, Venezuela, Oct. 14, 2004. The personalities belonging to the"Criminal Court" once were real criminals from Caracas, who's spirits are evoked by the Santeria community to help people not become criminals themselves, and to protect them from their enemies. Photo/Chico Sanchez

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Size: 5031px × 3396px
Location: San Cristobal, Tachira State, Venezuela
Photo credit: © Chico Sanchez / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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