Steve McCurry, Photographer, New York

Description

Inside a room, a woman kneels with hands clasped in prayer. A man, adorned in a beaded headband and white ceremonial attire, stands over her holding a white wand with black feathered bristles. With his left hand, he holds a small dark plate. A second man stands slightly behind him to the right, looking down. On a table in front of them are several jars and bottles. A white candle burns on the edge of the table. The room is sparsely furnished with light colored walls. A wooden cross hangs on the wall. The lighting is soft and diffused, creating a somber mood.