Cancelled set of four gummed stamps.
This set includes:
30c Potu
This potu (mat) was made using the art of lalaga (warp and weft close weaving). This technique is an important part of Niuean culture and is passed on from one generation to another. Potu are used for a variety of functions from sleeping on to decorative floor mats.
$1.40 Kato
Made of pandanus leaf, this kato tupe (purse) is both functional and beautiful. This example highlights a commonly used weaving technique and has a simple but appealing systematic pattern.
$2.00 Kato
Made of pandanus leaf, this basket shows off the use of graphic patterning.
$4.00 Iliili
Woven fans come in a variety of shapes and incorporate many techniques, materials and designs. This one is woven with coconut leaf, pandanus leaf and human hair.
| Date of issue: | 16 April 2020 |
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| Number of stamps: | Four gummed |
| Denominations: | 30c, $1.40, $2.00 and $4.00 |
| Stamps, miniature sheet and first day covers designed by: | Cam Price, New Zealand Post, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Printer: | Collectables and Solutions Centre, New Zealand Post, Whanganui, New Zealand |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours |
| Stamp size and format: | 30mm x 40mm (vertical) |
| Paper type: | Tullis Russell 104gsm red phosphor gummed stamp paper |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 16 |
| Perforation gauge: | 13.33 |
| Special blocks: | Plate and value blocks may be obtained by purchasing at least six stamps from a sheet. |
| Period of sale: | Unless stocks are exhausted earlier, these stamps will remain on sale until 15 April 2021. |
