Interview of Carlos Leon

Material Information

Title:
Interview of Carlos Leon
Creator:
Valdes, Marielena ( Photographer )
Publication Date:
Physical Description:
Microcassette Tape
Physical Location:
Box No FA29; 2000

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Santería
Orishas in art
Afro-Cuban artists
Genre:
Audio recording

Notes

Abstract:
Orisha beads with Carlos Leon, an ishona beadworker. Carlos Leon has been working as an ishona since 1968. Leon was ordained a priest of Obatala in Cuba in 1967. Since his ordination, Leon had exposure to his craft, but had only produced beadwork for his persona/religious use. ( en )
General Note:
From HistoryMiami's South Florida Folklife Collection. Afro-Cuban Orisha Arts in Miami, 1999-2001. Collection No. HMF9018.

Record Information

Source Institution:
HistoryMiami Museum
Holding Location:
HistoryMiami Museum
Rights Management:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
Resource Identifier:
2000-540-17 ( HistoryMiami Identifier )