Issued by Deutsche Bundespost in 1983, this 60-Pfennig stamp celebrates Fastnacht, Germany’s traditional pre-Lenten carnival rich in masked folklore. The vivid design features the “Federahannes,” a classic character from the Swabian-Alemannic Fastnacht, depicted in a colorful feathered costume and wooden mask, wielding a rod draped with a cloth. The artwork captures the joyous chaos and theatricality of German carnival culture, rooted in centuries-old customs blending satire and celebration. A striking collectible for those fascinated by European folk traditions and festival iconography.