Tunisia yesterday and today. The sponges of Djerba
Michel Reference
TN 892
Stanley Reference
TN 865
Yvert Reference
TN 830
Themes
Arts
Description
This stamp celebrates the marine riches of Djerba by highlighting sponge fishing, a traditional activity emblematic of the island. The illustration highlights the close relationship between humans and the sea, as well as the transmission of know-how linked to the sustainable exploitation of marine resources. The aquatic decor evokes a rich and lively Mediterranean environment, shaped by ancestral practices. In the Tunisian context, this stamp promotes a specific local economy and recalls the importance of intangible heritage and traditional trades in the construction of regional and national identity.
Size
26x39 mm
Colors
Polychrome
Designer
Abdelaziz GORGI
Perforation
13 x 13¼
Print
Photogravure
Face Value
0,50 DT
Mint Value
—
Used Value
—
Print Run
205 000 exemplaires
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