Panama 1942 Air Mail Series

Just showing off. Picked up the last ones I need for this set at the last stamp show in town.

Are you teasing us, or did you just get shy about showing off?

k

[EDIT: OK, I see the pic now. Very very nice -- fresh color, excellent centering! ]

Beautiful Smauggie,
the sworfish is a ripper.
Any chance of a close up of bottom right please?

Well worth a show off!

Close-up as requested.



This is what is referred to as a Huaca. (WAH-kaH)
The Panamanian natives (Pre-Columbian) adorned themselves with these clan figurines made of gold (12-18 karats usually). They were always set to be worn as a pendant.

This is a jaguar with the head of a rat. These figurines always tended to mix/match. This design is from the Chiriqui tribal group (one of the most prolific makers of these objects).

It's not often you see swordfish, buildings, and mythical creature in the same 'series'

Very nice -- thanks for "showing off" -- I don't blame you.

KirkS

Exceptional examples, smauggie. Nice job.