2187) "Ceremonial Masks", Bhutan: Bhutan Postal Corporation Ltd. (Bhutan Post) has issued Innovative Miniature Sheets (MS) of 10 and 5 Ngultrum showcasing 3D Ceremonial Masks on Airmail Plastic Stamps (Green and Red Colours): Year of Stamps issue: 1976:
Ceremonial Masks - Bhutan:
Dance dramas and masked dances such as the Cham dance are common traditional features at festivals, usually accompanied by traditional music.
At these events, dancers depict heroes, demons, dæmons, death heads, animals, gods, and caricatures of common people by wearing colorful wooden or composition face masks and stylized costumes.
The dancers enjoy royal patronage, and preserve ancient folk and religious customs and perpetuate the ancient lore and art of mask-making.
The 3D Airmail Postage Stamps:
The two Miniature sheets of 10 and 5 Ngultrum depicting traditional masks from Bhutan
The Miniature sheet (MS) of 10 Ngultrum (Red)
The Miniature Sheet (MS) of 5 Ngultrum (Green)
Technical Specifications:
Country of Origin: BHUTAN
Stamp Theme: Bhutan Ceremonial Masks (Plastic Stamps)
Miniature Sheets (MS): 2 Different 3D Miniature Sheets (MS)
Stamp Type: Commemorative Stamps
Stamp Issue Date/Year: 1976
Stamp Value(s): 15 NU (10 Ngultrum + 5 Ngultrum)
Dimensions: Stamp Width - 110.00 mm, Stamp Height: 120.00 mm
(The above 3D Airmail Stamps from Bhutan are from the collection of my friend Jayant Biswas. Post written by Rajeev Prasad)
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