Flora and Fauna. Pavo Cristalis
Michel Reference
TN 964
Stanley Reference
TN 938
Yvert Reference
TN 901
Themes
Agriculture
Description
This stamp illustrates the Tunisian proverb “Tâlou kif el taous yéghni... w ma ychoufchi fi sakih” (He sings like a peacock... without looking at his feet), showcasing the elegance of the bird in the face of its musical caricature. The message underlines a lesson in humility and self-awareness anchored in oral culture: the peacock, symbol of beauty and pride with its majestic train displayed in front of a minaret, often forgets the ugliness of its legs. By using this animal figure, the show promotes popular wisdom which warns against vanity and self-satisfaction, reminding us that each being has imperfections despite the most striking appearances.
Size
31x22 mm
Colors
Polychrome
Designer
Hatem El Mekki
Printers
Courvoisier S.A
Perforation
14¾ x 14½
Print
Photogravure
Face Value
0,30 DT
Mint Value
—
Used Value
—
Print Run
1 005 000 exemplaires
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