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 numberPA2006.021.357
DescriptionFather Luis Jaramillo shakes an aspergillum toward a young girl holding a white rabbit during The Blessing of the Animals Ceremony in front of San Felipe de Neri Church in Old Town, Albuquerque, New Mexico. A woman holding the leash of a black poodle stands behind the girl. More people and animals are lining up for their blessing along North Plaza Street. A boy wearing altar robes stands in the foreground and watches the people and animals.On View
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