This striking 10 centime stamp from Ruanda-Urundi features a powerful gorilla set against a vivid red jungle backdrop. Issued in the early 1960s and printed by Courvoisier S.A., it highlights the region’s rich wildlife just before Rwanda and Burundi achieved independence. The bold artwork by J. Van Noten captures the strength and majesty of the great ape, an iconic species native to Central Africa. Highly collectible, this issue appeals both to zoological and African wildlife themes, making it a prized addition to any philatelic collection. A fine example of colonial-era African stamp design.