Title:

Magical Bovid

Description:
The stamp depicts a stylized image of a domesticated or wild bovid with intricate geometric and linear designs superimposed on its body. The painting is part of a collection of wall paintings found in the Tassili-n-Ajjer mountain range in southeastern Algeria, which date back thousands of years and provide a glimpse into the ancient cultures that inhabited the region.
Country:
Algeria
Denomination:
1 د.ج - Algerian dinar
Issue Date:
1966-01-29
Color:
Multicolor
Print Method:
Photogravure
Perforation:
comb 11½
Watermark:
No Watermark
Dimensions:
50 x 43 mm
Emission:
Commemorative
Series:
Wall Paintings from Tassili-N-Ajjer
Catalog Numbers:
Mi:DZ 445,Sn:DZ 344,Yt:DZ 414,Sg:DZ 451
Date Added:
2025-10-29 04:21:34
Themes:
Rock Art and Cave Paintings
Date Added:
2025-10-29 04:21:34

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