Mãe Stella de Oxóssi Commemorative Stamp

Brazil · 2015 · Not specified (personalized stamp)

The stamp features a portrait of Mãe Stella de Oxóssi, a revered ialorixá, with her name and 'Brasil' inscribed. The background appears to incorporate elements related to Afro-Brazilian culture or Candomblé.

Issued in 2015 by Correios in partnership with Fundação Cultural Palmares, this stamp commemorates the 90th birthday of Mãe Stella de Oxóssi. It was part of a government campaign to combat religious intolerance and recognize Afro-Brazilian heritage.