Thomas Sankara Vintage Postage Stamp Poster — Burkina Faso
Thomas Sankara Vintage Postage Stamp Poster — Pan-African art
Own a piece of African revolutionary history with this Enhanced Matte Paper poster, designed as a vintage postage stamp tribute to Thomas Sankara, the "Land of Upright People" flag colors woven into the border art alongside a bold portrait rendered in a classic stamp-frame style.
Who Was Thomas Sankara?
Thomas Sankara (1949–1987) was a Pan-Africanist revolutionary who served as President of Burkina Faso from 1983 until 1987. He came to power through a popular coup at just 33 years old and renamed the country from the colonial-era Upper Volta to Burkina Faso, meaning "Land of Upright People." During his presidency, he championed self-reliance, women's rights, land reform, and anti-imperialist policy, rejecting foreign aid and challenging global financial institutions in pursuit of a genuinely independent Burkina Faso. His legacy continues to inspire movements for African sovereignty and dignity across the continent and diaspora.
This piece is part of the World Revolutionary Stamp Collection within the Pan-African Legacy House — a growing archive of vintage-style postage stamp art honoring the leaders, thinkers, and freedom fighters of Pan-African history. It's a striking addition to Afrocentric decor, history classrooms, HBCU dorms, offices, or any space celebrating African liberation history.
Details:
- Printed on Enhanced Matte Paper for rich color depth and a smooth, non-glare finish
- Available in 5x7, 11x14, 12x16, 18x24, and 24x36 inches
- Fade-resistant inks for long-lasting vibrancy
- Ships rolled in protective packaging
Whether for yourself or as a gift for a history lover, educator, or Pan-Africanist, this poster brings the story of one of Africa's most iconic revolutionaries into any room.
Art that inspires!
More details
- Paper thickness: 0.26mm
- Paper weight: 189 g/m²
- Opacity: 94%
- ISO brightness: 104%
EU GPSR Product Information:
- Manufacturer contact information
- Name: Pan-African Legacy House
- Email: contact@support.youngkevarts.com
- Postal address: PO Box 5696 Santa Monica, CA 90405
- Additional information: This product is made for adults. Meets the small parts and magnetic flux index level requirements. 2 year warranty in EEA and UK, established by Directive 1999/44/EC.
Quality Guarantee & Returns
- Quality is guaranteed. If there is a print error or visible quality issue, we'll replace or refund it.
- Because the products are made to order, we do not accept general returns or sizing-related returns.
