Dona Fulô

Dona Fulô is a significant figure celebrated in the samba-enredo 'Império dos balangandãs: joias negras afro-brasileiras', which narrates the history of enslaved women and their adornments in Brazil. Known for her exquisite jewelry, she symbolizes the resilience and empowerment of black women during the slavery period. Her story highlights how, after gaining her freedom, she invested her savings into creating beautiful adornments, embodying both the cultural heritage and the struggles faced by black women in 18th-century Brazil.