Photos by Pierre Verger and Mario Cravo Neto

Pierre Verger / Brazil / Candomblé

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Candomblé Opo Afonja
Salvador, Bahia. 1948-1967

On festive days, the holy daughters wear traditional attire for Bahian women: long dresses, embroidered smocks, wraps over their shoulders, and turban-like headpieces. Over their breasts they wear decorative chains and amulets.

P. Verger

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