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Youthful Penitentes at Abiquiu, N.M.

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Call NumberZ-6687Date1890-1910SummaryYoung men, members of the Hermanos Penitentes, climb up a dirt path between sandstone rock formations in Abiquiu (Rio Arriba County), New Mexico. The men are barefoot and bare chested, they wear loose fitting white pants and have white cloth or bandanas over their heads. One man carries a large wooden cross and wears a woven belt. Two of the men hold probably whips.Physical Description1 photographic print ; 17 x 12 cm (7 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectHermanos Penitentes--BuildingsAbiquiu (N.M.)Crosses--New Mexico--AbiquiuReligious processions--New Mexico--AbiquiuRites and ceremonies--New Mexico--AbiquiuRock formations--New Mexico--AbiquiuTrails--New Mexico--AbiquiuCollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR711006687Type of MaterialPhotographic printsNotesFormerly F18897; Title penciled on verso of photographic print. R7110066871

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