StampVault
Back to Catalog
Brazilian Folklore: Bumba-Meu-Boi Festival
common1945-1980

Brazilian Folklore: Bumba-Meu-Boi Festival

Brazil · 1972 · Cr$ 0,20

This stamp vividly portrays a scene from the Bumba-Meu-Boi festival, a cherished Brazilian folk theatrical tradition. It features stylized figures representing key characters, including the iconic ox, celebrating Brazil's rich cultural heritage.

The Bumba-Meu-Boi festival is a cornerstone of Brazilian folklore, blending music, dance, and drama to narrate the tale of a resurrected ox. This stamp serves to commemorate and promote this unique cultural expression, underscoring its significance to the nation's identity.

Catalog Numbers

sg1461
scott1279
michel1346

Image: · License:

View on Wikimedia Commons

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.