A classic French Sudan (Soudan Français) colonial definitive, featuring a finely engraved portrait of a traditionally dressed woman seated beside woven baskets. Designed by A. Delzers, this 2 centime issue is part of the iconic pictorial series used across French West Africa during the early 20th century. The bold blue and orange bicolor design is especially appealing to collectors of African colonial postal history. An excellent example of the artistry typical of French colonial engravings, ideal for thematic collections on ethnography, culture, or French Africa.