Maximon - Mayan Icon of Santiago's by eirekay

Santiago Atitlan - Guatemala, Sololá Not at all what we expected, Maximón is an effigy which resides in a different house each year, being moved in a procession during Holy Week. During the rest of the year, devotees visit Maximón in his chosen residence, where his shrine is usually attended by two people from the representing Cofradia who keep the shrine in order and pass offerings from visitors to the effigy. The icon has cigar in its mouth, and a hole in its mouth to allow the attendants to give it spirits to drink.

Uploaded: Oct, 22 2009 | Taken: Sep, 28 2009| Viewed: 29 times  | 1 vote Camera: Panasonic | Model: DMC-TZ5 | Exposure 10/300s, ISO 320 | FLength: 5mm | SW: Ver.1.0

aufgehts - Oct, 24 2009 01:10pm Eire, I have to say this is a bizzare tradition but a great insight to local life. Thanks for the the info!