Zambia Philately: 1964 Independence – 1/3d Barotse Dancer

Lozi, also called Malozi, or Barotse, formerly Aluyi, a complex of about 25 peoples of about 6 cultural groups inhabiting western Zambia, the area formerly known as Barotseland in Zambia. Formerly, the groups were all called Barotse as subjects of the paramount chief of the dominant Barotse tribe.

The 1/3d depicts a Barotse woman dancing the traditional handclap of welcome.

Details
  • Designer: Gabriel Ellison
  • Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd, London
  • Process: Photogravure
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  • Watermark: None
  • Perf: 14.5 x 13.5
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  • Sheet: R10 x 6
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