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Tambor de Mina
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Tambor de Mina is an Afro-Brazilian religious tradition, practiced mainly in the Brazilian states of Maranhão, Piauí, Pará and the Amazon rainforest.
The interior of Casa das Minas, with a photo of the last complete initiation ceremony (boat of tobossis), in 1914. The floor is made of clay
The interior of Casa das Minas, with a photo of the last complete initiation ceremony (boat of tobossis), in 1914. The floor is made of clay
The interior of Casa das Minas, a temple of Tambor de Mina
The interior of Casa das Minas, a temple of Tambor de Mina
Casa das Minas, in São Luís.
Casa das Minas, in São Luís.
Casa das Minas
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The Casa das Minas, or Querebentã Toi Zomadonu, is a 19th century Afro-Brazilian temple in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil. It is located on Rua de São Pantaleão in the Historic Center of the city. It belo
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…Azacá). Each family occupies a specific part of the house and has its own songs, behaviors, and activities. There are about 45 voduns and 15 tobossis in Casa das Minas. The title of Tói means that vodum is a male and the title of Nochê means that vodum is a female. Avievodum is the Supreme God, and Legba is not…
Religious object made of clay tile
Religious object made of clay tile