With voodoo Dolls
Santeria and Voodoo are two distinct religious practices, but have some aspects in common. as you mentioned dolls one can draw an analogy between totem poles- which are physically static structures- some have movable wings for thunderbirds,etc, and the anthropomorphic but diminutive Katchina ( sometimes spelled Kachina) dolls. they are two different tribal customs. The Katchina dolls are NOT portative totem poles, or something akin to wearable crosses or scapulars.
to cleanse a person from negativity surrounding that individual
Nothing. Restring them or get new ones.
beaded textiles? i think that's what u mean. Anyway, it is basically beaded fabric. The beads are sewn on to some kind of textile material. :)
it"s not a bad idea, provided the dolls are attractively dressed, maybe in the same styles as the deceased. The Santerian do honor Saint Barbara- who has indirectly ( Barbie dols) given her name to a popular line of dolls, so why not? On the other hand I have seen neatly executed statues of Charlie Chaplin in botanicas! Demigod of comedy?
There are practices in Santeria that involve the drinking of blood; I do not know if all believers in Santeria are required to do so.
Santeria is not a religion but a practice.
Tattoos such as that are fairly common place. It doesn't have anything to do specifically with practicing Santeria.
Santeria - song - was created on 1997-01-07.
for a while yes.but he left santeria.
beaded bracelet