Resurrecting sacred art
A look at the few remaining El Salvadorian artists dedicated to restoring the country's ancient Catholic artifacts


(Image credit: (REUTERS/Jose Cabezas)In the small, predominantly Catholic country of El Salvador, a dwindling group of artisans have dedicated their lives to restoring these ancient figures and works. The l)

(Image credit: (REUTERS/Jose Cabezas))

(Image credit: (REUTERS/Jose Cabezas))

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