Issued by the Republic of Haute-Volta (now Burkina Faso), this 30 franc stamp from the early 1960s highlights traditional African art through the depiction of a ceremonial mask known as Biche (antelope). The mask, rendered in blue and framed by red geometric accents, symbolizes grace and agility—qualities attributed to the antelope in Voltaic folklore. Designed by J. Combet, this piece belongs to a series celebrating the rich cultural and artistic heritage of West Africa’s ethnic traditions. A fine example of postcolonial philately blending art and identity.