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Mãe Stella de Oxóssi 90th Anniversary
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Mãe Stella de Oxóssi 90th Anniversary

Brazil · 2015 · Personalized stamp

The stamp features a portrait of Mãe Stella de Oxóssi, a revered Afro-Brazilian religious leader, with text commemorating her 90th birthday. The design includes elements reflecting her cultural and spiritual significance.

Issued in 2015, this stamp honors the 90th anniversary of Mãe Stella de Oxóssi, a prominent ialorixá of Candomblé. Its release by the Brazilian Post was part of a government initiative to combat religious intolerance and recognize Afro-Brazilian heritage.

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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