Photograph one © Omoeko Media CC BY-SA 4.0

The later addition of verandas on the flanks and domes significantly hides parts of the original structure that more closely resembles the other examples of Afro-Brazilian church-mosques. Still the bell tower/minaret and inclusion of the clock are prominent features linked to this style.

Photograph two by Pierre Verger, ca. 1950s, © Fundação Pierre Verger

This image documents the mosque in its original form, which is an even better representation of the Afro-Brazilian model with the clear, square minaret in the center and the ornate scrolled rear pediment.