Catarina Collection

Nicaragua, Granada, Catarina, Souvenier shop

Dancing at the Fiesta, Catarina, Nicaragua, Central America

Bird shaped mortar. Zoolith used to grind hallucinogens
Bird shaped mortar. Zoolith used to grind hallucinogenic substances. It was collected in 1777 by Captain Geronimo Verde on Santa Catarina Island (Brazil). Sambaqui culture (3000 BC-500 AD). Stone

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Brazil, Santa Catarina, Camboriu. Balneario Camboriu Beach. Date: 10/06/2009

Scene from the New Ballet of "Catarina, "at Her Majestys Theatre (engraving)
1101774 Scene from the New Ballet of " Catarina, " at Her Majestys Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Catarina (engraving)
2808146 Catarina (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catarina.); © Look and Learn

Mademoiselle Lucille Grahn as "Catarina, "in the Ballet "La Fille du Bandit"(engraving)
1594108 Mademoiselle Lucille Grahn as " Catarina, " in the Ballet " La Fille du Bandit" (engraving) by English School

Se Cathedral of Santa Catarina, Velha Goa, India
The Roman Catholic (Portuguese) Se Cathedral of Santa Catarina, Velha Goa (Old Goa), India, dating back to the 16th century. Date: circa 1910

Brazil Santa Catarina 1
Companions of La Perouse make friends with the natives. Date: 1785

Woman Half-Length Profile View Facing Left Reading
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The Duke and Duchess of Connaught in Sicily: Quadrangle of the Castello Catarina at Taormina, 1879

Portrait presumed to be Catherine Cornaro, Queen of Cyprus, c. 1470 (oil on canvas)
XIR895970 Portrait presumed to be Catherine Cornaro, Queen of Cyprus, c.1470 (oil on canvas) by Bellini, Giovanni (c.1431-1516) (attr.to); Private Collection; (add.info)

Central America, Nicaragua, Catarina. Potters hands creating clay pottery on spinning wheel
Nicaragua, Catarina. Potters hands creating clay pottery on spinning wheel. Catarina is one of the Pueblos Blancos (white towns)

Nicaragua, Catarina. Detail of colorful girth on horse

Nicaragua, Catarina. Potters hands creating clay pottery on spinning wheel. Catarina is one of the Pueblas Blancas (white towns)

Laguna de Apoyo, a 200 meter deep volcanic crater lake set in a nature reserve, Catarina, Nicaragua, Central America

Laguna de Apoyo, Catarina, Granada, Nicaragua, Central America

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Catarina, a name that echoes through different corners of the world. In Nicaragua's Granada, Catarina stands proud as a vibrant town known for its unique souvenier shops. Among them, one can find a peculiar bird-shaped mortar called Zoolith, used to grind hallucinogens - an intriguing blend of tradition and mysticism. But Catarina is not just about artifacts; it knows how to celebrate life too. The fiestas in this charming Nicaraguan town are filled with joy and dancing. Locals and visitors alike come together to revel in the lively atmosphere that permeates every corner during these festivities. Across the ocean lies another connection to the name Catarina: Her Majesty's Theatre engraving showcases scenes from the captivating ballet "Catarina. " Mademoiselle Lucille Grahn gracefully portrays the titular character in "La Fille du Bandit, " enchanting audiences with her talent. Traveling further east brings us to Velha Goa in India, where the Se Cathedral of Santa Catarina stands tall as a testament to architectural beauty and religious devotion. Its grandeur leaves visitors awe-struck, reminding them of centuries-old traditions preserved within its walls. Meanwhile, Brazil's Santa Catarina offers breathtaking landscapes that captivate all who visit. From pristine beaches to lush forests, this Brazilian state is a haven for nature enthusiasts seeking adventure or relaxation under sunny skies. The mention of Persius Reinhold takes us back in time when S. Catarina was captured on canvas by his skilled hand. This painting immortalizes Nino Pisano's tomb—a piece of history frozen in time—inviting contemplation and reflection upon past lives lived. Lastly, we encounter an enigmatic woman reading intently—an artwork capturing her half-length profile view facing left. Although unrelated at first glance, she shares her name with all these diverse places and stories connected by their shared thread: Catarina.