Elements used in Santeria rituals by Cuban spiritualist, fortune teller and witch Mayra are seen in a...
Spent cigars, coins and other elements used in Santeria rituals by Cuban spiritualist, fortune teller and witch Mayra are seen in a corner of her home in Havana, September 7, 2012. Mayra is a practitioner of Santeria, a fusion of religions of West African origin and Roman Catholic Christianity. It was not allowed after the 1959 revolution but was eventually tolerated and thrives even up to today. Apart from being widely popular in Cuba, Santeria has also spread to the United States and other nearby countries. Picture taken September 7, 2012. REUTERS/Desmond Boylan (CUBA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION)