Brazil, Bahia: "Baiana" Ana Cristina in traditional Candomblé dress in the historic center of Salvador da Bahia

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Ana Cristina is a traditional "Baiana" of the historic center in Salvador da Bahia. Baianas are wearing the colorful costumes of the african Candomblé religion, which was introduced in Brazil with the slaves the Portuguese brought from Africa for to work on their farms.

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Size: 5908px × 4016px
Location: Rua Joao de Deus, Salvador da Bahia, Bahia, Brazil
Photo credit: © Cro Magnon / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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