Resurrecting sacred art
A look at the few remaining El Salvadorian artists dedicated to restoring the country's ancient Catholic artifacts
A woman prays at El Jesus Nazareno Brotherhood in Izalco, El Salvador.
(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
A 150-year-old statue is unwrapped by members of the Santa Catarina brotherhood in Izalco, El Salvador.
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Manuel de Jesus Quilizapa works on a statue in his workshop in Izalco, El Salvador.
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Relatives of Manuel de Jesus Quilizapa work on a statue of Jesus.
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An assistant of Manuel de Jesus Quilizapa adjusts the head of a statue.
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Manuel de Jesus Quilizapa works on a statue.
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Jose Sabas Gomez's woodcarving tools are spread out on a table in his workshop in Apastepeque, El Salvador.
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Jose Sabas Gomez works on a statue of Jesus.
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A set of wooden hands are propped on top of paint cans in Jose Sabas Gomez's workshop.
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Jose Sabas Gomez's son Miguel works on a statue of Jesus.
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