La Santaferena
Cool Jewels & Eclectic Collectibles: Peruvian Santeria
Whenever my husband (who is Peruvian) and I are in Peru, we
scour the Mercados de Brujeria for interesting finds. Here are a few
of the many wonderul things we have encountered.
Amulet to
protect babies
that haven't
been baptized
Sta. Rosa de
Lima
scapulary
Pocket amulets
for protection
for protection
San Francisco de
Assisi figures carved
from palo de santo
A shaman melts this lead
figure and then reads a
couple's future
Stone charms
Pocket amulets
for protection
Pocket amulet
for protection
for protection