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Mantança do Porco preparation (2)

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Mantança do Porco is a Portuguese tradition that involves slaughtering and butchering a pig. No images include blood or excessive gore, but may still be distressing to users.

Title

Mantança do Porco preparation (2)

Description

Men preparing the pig for butchering. Januario Leal kneels next to the pig wearing a blue plaid shirt.

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Source

Collection scanned and digitally donated by Januario's son, Roberto Leal.

Publisher

UMass Lowell, Center for Lowell History

Rights

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Format

TIFF

Type

Image

Identifier

Mantanca Do Porco_07

Citation

“Mantança do Porco preparation (2),” Portuguese American Digital Archive, accessed September 9, 2026, https://umlportuguesearchives.omeka.net/items/show/4557.

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