Madagascar, Zebu and Traveler's Palm

Madagascar · 1930 · 10c

This definitive stamp features a central vignette of a Zebu, a species of domestic cattle native to South Asia but common in Madagascar. The Zebu is framed by two Traveler's Palm trees (Ravenala madagascariensis), an iconic plant species endemic to the island, symbolizing the unique local flora.

Issued during the French colonial period, this stamp was part of a definitive series that showcased the local fauna, flora, and culture of Madagascar to both residents and the wider world.