Alebrije,ie, a brightly colored, Mexican folk art sculpture of a mythical animal.
Candles, also called "ceras" -waxes- symbolize Jesus Christ Reborn and faith.
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From the gallery https://pbase.com/britestar/day_of_the_dead_2019
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