Mãe Stella de Oxóssi Commemorative Stamp

Brazil · 2015 · 1º Porte Carta Não Comercial

The stamp features a portrait of Mãe Stella de Oxóssi, a revered ialorixá, with symbols of Afro-Brazilian religions in the background. It is a non-denominated stamp for the 1st Class Non-Commercial Letter Rate, issued by Brazil in 2015.

Issued to celebrate the 90th birthday of Mãe Stella de Oxóssi, a significant figure in Afro-Brazilian religions, this stamp is part of a Brazilian government campaign against religious intolerance. It underscores the cultural importance and recognition of Afro-Brazilian heritage.