The Blessing of the Animals Ceremony
Photographer
Ralph Looney
(1924 Lexington, Kentucky - 2000 Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Date1960
Mediumsilver negative
Dimensions2 1/8 × 2 3/16 in. (5.5 × 5.5 cm)
ClassificationsPhotography
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of the Estate of Ralph and Clarabelle Looney
Object numberPA2006.021.350
DescriptionFather Luis Jaramillo blesses a Boston Terrier being held in the arms of a young girl during The Blessing of the Animals Ceremony outside San Felipe de Neri Church in Old Town, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Two boys in altar robes stand on either side of the priest as he raises the aspergillum to sprinkle holy water on the animal. A boy in altar robes holds a bowl of holy water. A group of people stand to the left of the frame, behind the child and the dog and watch the ceremony.On View
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