Ivory Coast 1913, Baoulé Woman

Ivory Coast · 1913 · 1f

This definitive stamp features a portrait of a Baoulé woman, representing one of the largest ethnic groups in Ivory Coast. The design highlights traditional hairstyles and attire, typical of the French colonial issues of the period which often focused on ethnographic subjects.

Issued as part of the 1913-1930 definitive series under French colonial rule, this stamp reflects the European interest in the diverse cultures of its African territories.