Bicentennial of the United States of America (1776-1976) -Native American Ceremonial Gathering

Bicentennial of the United States of America (1776-1976) -Native American Ceremonial Gathering

Year
1976
Face Value
400
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
International Events, Political Figures

Catalogs References

Michel
KM 263
Yvert & Tellier
Stanley Gibbons

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
13½
Printing
Offset lithography
Issued in 1976 as part of the United States Bicentennial (1776-1976) commemorative series, this stamp depicts a Native American ceremonial gathering, featuring tribal leaders and participants assembled around a ceremonial fire. The scene highlights traditional clothing, cultural symbols, and spiritual practices associated with the Indigenous peoples of North America. The issue was designed to recognize the rich cultural heritage and historical presence of Native American nations whose histories are deeply intertwined with the development of the United States.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Federal and Islamic Republic of the Comoros joined the international observance of the 200th anniversary of American independence. The issue celebrated the cultural diversity of North America and acknowledged the important role of Indigenous peoples in the continent's history, traditions, and heritage.