Wooden Headrest, Comb and Traditional Cap - 1 shilling

This airmail stamp illustrates traditional Somali handicrafts, including a wooden headrest, a decorative comb, and a finely crafted traditional cap. These items formed part of Somalia's rich material culture and were widely used in daily life while also serving as expressions of regional craftsmanship and artistic identity.

Issued in connection with the Sixth Somali Trade Fair, the stamp celebrates the skills of local artisans whose work preserved traditional techniques passed down through generations. Such exhibitions promoted Somali handicrafts as both cultural treasures and valuable economic products, helping to encourage domestic industry and showcase the country's artistic heritage to international visitors.