Mãe Stella de Oxóssi Commemorative Stamp
Brazil · 2015 · 1º Porte Carta Não Comercial (First Class Non-Commercial Letter Rate)
The stamp features a portrait of Mãe Stella de Oxóssi, a revered ialorixá, with her name and the denomination '1º Porte Carta Não Comercial' printed on it. The background appears to incorporate symbolic elements related to Afro-Brazilian culture.
Issued in 2015, this personalized stamp commemorates the 90th birthday of Mãe Stella de Oxóssi, a significant figure in Afro-Brazilian religions. Its launch was part of a government initiative against religious intolerance in Brazil.
Printing Method
Digital
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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