atin American folk art speaks most boldly and dramatically within a ceremonial context, both secular and religious. Through ceremonial folk art, people are able to commune with the saints, strengthen ties of family, community, and nation, and maintain continuity between the living and the dead. In the secular sphere, ceremonial folk art can be seen in colorful parades and folk dramas that commemorate popular historical dates. Religious folk art is found at roadside shrines, pilgrimage centers, and family altars, in churches, and at graveyards.
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Jaguar Masks
Ex-votos
Votive Painting
Staffs of Authority