An altar of Umbanda and Candoblé, an Afro-Brazilian religion that synthesizes the worship of African religions, with indigenous people and Christians.

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Umbanda is an Afro-Brazilian religion that synthesizes the cult of the Orixás and other elements of African religions, especially Yoruba, with indigenous and Christian religions, but without being defined by them.

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Size: 3797px × 2848px
Location: São Luís, Maranhão, northeast of Brazil, South America.
Photo credit: © Fernando Costa / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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