This 2d brown stamp from the Gold Coast, issued between 1938 and 1948 during the reign of King George VI, features an important symbol of West African culture: the talking drums. The design shows a traditional drummer striking two drums, used for long-distance communication before modern technology. At the top left, the portrait of King George VI is framed in an oval. This issue belongs to the pictorial definitive series of the Gold Coast, showcasing local traditions and cultural heritage. A popular stamp among colonial Africa collectors, it blends ethnographic significance with classic portraiture.