Homage to Mãe Stella de Oxóssi

Brazil · 2015 · Personalized stamp

The stamp features a portrait of Mãe Stella de Oxóssi, a revered Afro-Brazilian religious leader, with the country name 'BRASIL' and 'CORREIOS' branding. It is a personalized stamp issued in her honor.

Issued to commemorate the 90th birthday of Mãe Stella de Oxóssi, a significant figure in Afro-Brazilian religions, this stamp is part of a government initiative against religious intolerance. It recognizes her importance as a national reference for African-matrix religions.