This 10 centimes red stamp from Togo was issued in 1957 under French administration. The design by Charles Hertenberger depicts villagers engaged in traditional daily labor, including pounding and preparing food in large wooden mortars. The scene reflects rural life and cultural traditions of the Togolese people during the mid-20th century. Printed by the Institut de Gravure, this definitive issue is part of a larger series highlighting local life, customs, and landscapes. A fine example of colonial-era African philately, it combines strong engraving style with ethnographic representation.