Monday, August 29, 2011

SEYCHELLES


R2: this issue shows a Crinium lily species, issued by the outer islands of Zil Elwannyen Sesel

SENEGAL


90fr: this 1999 wildlife issue shows oystercatchers, a shorebird species that feeds on the region's rich fisheries

ETHIOPIA / Etiopie


35c Traditional basket weaving is shown on this colorful issue, with an Agelgel from the Arssi region

SENEGAL


300 fr: this issue from 2004 celebrates the Dakar Art Festival, showing a piece in the red and green colors of the national flag

GHANA


c5: this issue shows different sized Aerophones, traditional Ghanaian musical instruments

TANZANIA / Tanzanie


Sh. 400: this issue shows the traditional ceremonial costume of an Iringa tribesman

Friday, August 26, 2011

SENEGAL


80fr, 175fr: this lovely 1996 set shows local trees, including the acacia and the eucalyptus

SWAZILAND


15c this stamp celebrates the 5th anniv. of the coronation of King Mswati, and shows him addressing the public

TUNISIA / Tunisie


250: this 2006 issue shows jewelry from the Bardo Museum, described as gold and bronze earings from the 5th century before the birth of Christ

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

SIERRA LEONE


L10: the African Jacana is a widespread species, visible on ponds and waterways, often walking on aquatic leaves and surface plants

SWAZILAND


85c: this 2003 stamp shows King Mswati dressed in full regalia against a map of Africa with the Swazi flag

Saturday, August 20, 2011

UGANDA / l'Ouganda


Sh. 1800: this stamp features tourism in the new millenium with an image of gorillas and elephants, two of the species which attract visitors to Uganda's renowned parks

SENEGAL


125fr: this lovely block of 4 shows fauna native to Senegal's Niokolo-koba National Park, including elands, hyenas, chimps and elephants

SIERRA LEONE


L50: this issue shows a white orchid of the genus Aerangis

TUNISIA / Tunisie


600: a copper bowl from the 10th century is shown on this 2008 issue
250: the date palm is featured on this flowering trees issue

Thursday, August 18, 2011

ZAMBIA / Zambie


K2500: overprint issue featuring map of Zambia and dove, 18th anniv. of the Pan African Postal Union issue

ZIMBABWE


Z$30: the Harare Arts Festival is featured on this 2003 issue

ZAMBIA / Zambie


K1500: the Green or Guinea Tauraco is seen on this issue from a sheet showing African birds. This species has a wide distribution from upper West Africa to Angola.

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