An Afro-Brazilian religious figurine, representing a god (orixa), is seen outside the temple (terreiro) in São João de Manguinhos, Bahia, Brazil.

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An Afro-Brazilian religious figurine, representing a god (orixa), is seen outside the temple (terreiro) in São João de Manguinhos, Bahia, Brazil, 9 February 2012.

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Size: 5316px × 3544px
Location: Bahia, Brazil
Photo credit: © Jan Sochor / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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