This striking 10-Pfennig stamp from the DDR features a vividly illustrated Südsee (South Seas) ceremonial dance mask preserved in the Völkerkundemuseum Leipzig. Issued in 1973, the design highlights the museum’s ethnographic collection with bold coloration and intricate traditional carving motifs. The bright red-orange headdress and stylized facial form make it a standout thematic issue for anthropology, tribal art, and world-culture collectors. Printed with excellent detail, the stamp reflects the DDR’s commitment to cultural heritage and educational themes. A desirable piece for collectors of museum, masks, and East German philately.