Ivory Coast 1913-1933, Mask of the Dan People

Ivory Coast · 1913 · 10c

This definitive stamp features a striking depiction of a traditional mask from the Dan people, an ethnic group residing in the western part of Ivory Coast. The intricate design highlights the cultural and artistic heritage of the region. The stamp is part of a long-running series that showcased various aspects of colonial life and local culture.

Issued during the French colonial period, this stamp series was one of the first to feature indigenous art from French West Africa, reflecting a growing European interest in African ethnography and culture.