Friday, December 24, 2010

[Updated] Jesus is now chained to a fence on Avenue B

Well, I did go back to Avenue B and 13th Street tonight to see if the statue of Jesus on the market for $50 (plus $5 delivery!) was still there...



He is... I thought he was there for the taking, but there is a thick chain and padlock holding him to the fence...

Updated: Per a reader:

"This isn't Jesus, folks. Most likely a statue connected to Santeria, not a Catholic icon. From a website describing important Santeria statuary: 
Babaluaye: Patron of the sick, especially diseases. Leprosy, gangrene and skin diseases. Saint Lazarus. White and purple beads. Old man on crutches accompanied by dogs."
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3 comments:

  1. Ken MacDecember 25, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    Jesus has found a home on Christmas, just as He should. Merry Christmas EV!

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  2. BOWERY REVIEWDecember 25, 2010 at 6:33 PM

    Its a Jeff Koons

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  3. glammaDecember 27, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    wow. lazarus looks like a real creep.

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