El Avivamiento, práctica religiosa en JamaicaJamaica
Lista representativa 2021
EN: The Water Seal Ritual is used to perform a cleansing or healing. Revitalists are seen praying and preparing a young female in need of healing
EN: A male Revivalism Elder is seen blowing rum from his mouth as an offering to the spirits in this image entitled Feeding the Spirits
EN: Revival practitioners gather around an elaborate feast table laden with breads, fruits, alcoholic beverages, flowers and candles. Tables are an integral part of Revivalism rituals
EN: A male Revival practitioner displays a drum traditionally used in ceremonies. The usually colorfully decorated round drums are made from goat skin bound by tope to adjust pitch
EN: This traditional Revival seal is centered on healing. It contains flags, plants (including a mint plant), machetes and a coconut
EN: A Revival 'band' or flock is led in the reading of scripture by a Shepherd at Watt Town, in the parish of St. Ann. The uniform of the female practitioners is predominantly a bright blue and white headdress, while the 'Shepherd' wears a bandana turban and top
EN: Revivalism 'Mothers' lead bands in singing and 'trumping' at Watt Town. The 'Mothers' wear pencils in their headdress that are used to write messages received from the spiritual realm and carry staffs and 'Sibil Jacks' the symbol of their authority
EN: A female Revivalism Elder prays while she carries a purple banner with a representation of the cross stitched on it
EN: A 'Shepherd' leads his 'bands' in song at the seal ground in Watt Town, located in the parish of St. Ann. The 'Shepherd' has a pencil inserted in his turban that is used to write messages he receives from the spirits
EN: A Revivalism 'Shepherd' leads his large 'bands' or flock outside the Jerusalem School Room at Watt Town, located in the parish of St. Ann. Watt Town is the spiritual epicenter of the element
