Small shrine for Diá de Muertos

Title

Small shrine for Diá de Muertos

Description

Diá de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, shrine. Food and gifts are placed out for family members and ancestors that have passed away. Diá de Muertos is observed on November 1st and 2nd, closely tied to Catholic observances of All Souls Day and All Saints Day. Marigold flowers are often used to decorate for the holiday.

Date Created

circa 1990s

Subject

Holidays--Mexico
All Souls' Day
Ancestral shrines
Ethnic & Cultural Studies
Social History
Latino Interest

Place

Cornelius, Oregon

Medium

photographic prints

Identifier

CCpic_307

Rights

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Source

Centro Cultural Photography Collection

Type

Still Image

Collection