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The artisan 'doctor' of the Baby Jesus

December 23, 2021

Rafael Gonzales has been repairing and restoring figurines of the Infant Jesus for 27 years in his shop in La Paz, Bolivia. He is the go-to restorer for sacred art in Bolivia. At Christmas in particular, devotees bring him figurines that help them hold faith and remember their loved ones.

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