1971 WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

J-33 June 12,1971 Wildlife Quartet: First of a set of five covers. Four threatened species appear on these four wildlife conservation stamps - the alligator, California Condor, polar bear, and trout. The insert is a painted Buffalo wooden nickel (another endangered species). The painting is of a Pueblo jar depicting a bird; and the rest of the covers will also show Indian tribal designs, used by tribes that are located in the natural habitat of these endangered wildlife. A mint block of four stamps is mounted on the reverse. 30 produced

J-33a June 12,1971 Wildlife Conservation: Polar Bear. The American Indian Tribes located in the northern most areas of the West Coast are noted for their wood carved Totem poles. Originally corner posts for their houses; they later adopted only one large pole in front of the house. A painted wood Buffalo nickel is the numis. A matching mint stamp is mounted in the reverse. 30 produced

J-33b June 12,1971 Wildlife Conservation: California Condor. The American Indian tribes located in California are some of the finest basket weavers in America. Their work is extraordinary and often unbelievably delicate. Some baskets have small feathers worked into the design, having the effect of being inlaid with jewels. The painting is the conical burden basket woven by the Pomo tribe. A painted wood Buffalo nickel is the numis. A matching mint stamp is mounted in the reverse. 30 produced

J33-c June 12,1971 Wildlife Conservation: Trout. The Great Lakes tribes are noted for their exquisite bead work. The painting is a Sauk shoulder bag, showing naturalistic designs. Modeled on early bullet pouches, these were only worn on ceremonial occasions. A painted wood Buffalo nickel is the numis. A matching mint stamp is mounted in the reverse. 30 produced

J33-d June 12,1971 Wildlife Conservation: Alligator. Seminole patchwork is unique among the Indians of North America. The men wore a "Big Shirt" which reached their knees; short skirts were used since the 1930's. Women's traditional skirts are long and full, worn with loose over blouse and beads. The painting is a small section of an intricate Seminole design. A painted wood Buffalo nickel is the numis. A matching mint stamp is mounted in the reverse. 30 produced