“Saint’s daughters” (iaôs) confined in the initiation rite room, Salvador, BA. Brazil

The photograph depicts four naked children lying on a dirt floor within what appears to be a confined room or space.

josé manuel de medeiros ferreira

José Manuel de Medeiros Ferreira (1942-2014) was a Brazilian politician, historian & photographer documenting Brazil's social life, culture, and architecture. His work captures candid moments of daily life, political events, and religious ceremonies

Instituto Moreira Salles

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