brazilian orixa inspired editorial “renascer jeguedê” seeks to celebrate the black female form

Brazilian spirituality is heavily informed by the presence of Afroindigenous religions, specifically candomblé. The orixas represent the elements and different personalities, of whom many pray, celebrate, and make offerings to. Photographer Lucas Aniceto collaborates with model Mariana Fernandes and Victoria Couto to “Enhance all existing African traits in Afro-Brazilian bodies, break all concepts of inferiorization to the black woman’s body, and to emphasize the ancestral energies that inhabit us.” You can feel the energy radiate from the images in a way that is unreal. Take a look at this amazing spread!

By T. McLendon, AFROPUNK Contributor

Photography: Lucas Aniceto

Model: Mariana Fernandes

Makeup: Victoria Couto