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Altars of Worship |
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Santeria
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Santeria altars are a mixture of both Western
and African tradition. Worshippers primarily pay homage to their
Orishas/Saints through the construction and decoration of altars in their homes.
Objects are placed on ornately adorned, cloth covered tables or platforms.
These items typically symbolize or appeal to the deity. Offerings may
include "carved statues, seed pods, fruit, flowers, urns, beads, feathers,
cauldrons, miniature farming implements, fans and mirrors"(IV)
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