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The artisan 'doctor' of the Baby Jesus

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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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