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Mãe Stella de Oxóssi 90th Birthday Personalized Stamp

Name: Mãe Stella de Oxóssi 90th Birthday Personalized Stamp
Brand: Brazil

Brazil · 2015 · 1º Porte Carta Não Comercial

The stamp features a portrait of Mãe Stella de Oxóssi, an important ialorixá, commemorating her 90th birthday. It is a personalized stamp issued by Brazil's Correios.

Issued in 2015, this stamp honors Mãe Stella de Oxóssi, a revered leader in Afro-Brazilian religions. Its launch was part of a government initiative to combat religious intolerance in Brazil.

Printing Method

Digital

Themes

personalities religion culture commemorative anti-intolerance afro-brazilian

Image: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/people/47979536@N05">Secretaria Especial da Cultura do Ministério da Cidadania</a> · License: CC BY 2.0

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