2025Ethnographic Photographs from Greenland - Lower Marginal - Block of 4

It has long been a wish to issue a stamp series that delves into the rich treasure trove of ethnographic photographs taken in Greenland. This new series not only affords a visual insight into Greenland’s cultural history, but also acknowledges the rich heritage and many life stories found in these old photographs. Bringing ethnographic images to light builds a bridge between the past and the present and allows the viewer to reflect on Greenland’s cultural identity. The series will be a combination of postal payment instruments, collector items and a piece of vibrant cultural dissemination. The series is created in collaboration with Ina Rosing. As many of our ardent collectors are aware, she is the daughter of Dagny Rosing and Jens Rosing, the ‘Grand Old Man’ of Greenlandic stamps. Ina says of her first two stamps in the series: “I have tried to strike a balance whereby the colouring brings the photographs to life and evokes certain emotions – without dominating the very fine works themselves.” The first stamp depicting a group of people in the mountains was taken by W. Thalbitzer in 1906, while the stamp with the women by the animal skin tents was taken by Th. N. Krabbe anno 1904. Both photos are from Tasiilaq in East Greenland.