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Brazil Commemorative Stamp: 90 Years of Mãe Stella de Oxóssi

Name: Brazil Commemorative Stamp: 90 Years of Mãe Stella de Oxóssi
Brand: Brazil

Brazil · 2015 · Unknown

This personalized stamp, issued by Brazil's Correios in partnership with Fundação Cultural Palmares, honors the 90th birthday of Ialorixá Mãe Stella de Oxóssi. She was a pivotal figure in Afro-Brazilian religions, particularly Candomblé, and a symbol of cultural resistance.

The stamp's release was part of governmental actions against religious intolerance in Brazil, highlighting the importance of protecting and celebrating Afro-Brazilian cultural and religious heritage amidst rising hate crimes. Mãe Stella de Oxóssi was a revered spiritual leader and writer, recognized for her contributions to preserving Candomblé traditions.

Printing Method

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Themes

religion afro-brazilian-culture personalities social-justice candomble

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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