This elegant French colonial stamp from Madagascar features a traditional Southern Dancer in native attire, holding a spear and performing a gesture of greeting or dance. The finely engraved portrait highlights Madagascar’s rich cultural heritage under French administration. The “RF” (République Française) denotes the French Republic, marking this issue as part of the wider series that celebrated the diverse peoples and traditions across French overseas territories.

Collector’s Note:
This 10c denomination was part of a larger ethnographic definitive series showcasing traditional Malagasy life. It is a sought-after design among collectors of African colonial issues and cultural portraiture.