The Blessing of the Animals Ceremony
Photographer
Ralph Looney
(1924 Lexington, Kentucky - 2000 Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Date1960
Mediumsilver negative
Dimensions2 3/16 × 2 3/16 in. (5.6 × 5.6 cm)
ClassificationsPhotography
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of the Estate of Ralph and Clarabelle Looney
Object numberPA2006.021.356
DescriptionFather Luis Jaramillo dips an aspergillum into a bowl of holy water to conduct The Blessing of the Animals Ceremony in front of San Felipe de Neri Church in Old Town, Albuquerque, New Mexico. The bowl of water is held by a boy in altar robes. A man and woman, each holding a small dog in their arms, walk toward the priest. Other people and dogs are behind them along North Plaza Street. A second boy wearing altar robes stands in the foreground and watches the people and animals.On View
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