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Slave women wore these clusters of amulets and
talismans to ward off the evil eye, and bring love, health and protection
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Every February 2nd, followers
of Yemanjá, orishá of the ocean, heap flowers, perfume, trinkets
and other gifts into baskets, together with their prayers
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Balangandã - Museu Carlos Costa Pinto
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Festival of Yemanjá, Rio Vermelho, Salvador
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The Port of Barra and its
famous lighthouse mark the entrance to Todos os Santos (All Saints) Bay
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Fort São Marcello, better known as the
"Sea Fort," stands guard over Salvador's marina
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Port of Barra, Salvador
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Fort São Marcello, Salvador
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Praia do Forte is a popular
tourist resort on the north coast of Bahia
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Based in Praia do Forte, the TAMAR Project works
to preserve endangered giant sea turtles
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Praia do Forte
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Sea Turtle
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Intriguing scenes of Salvador