Lastoursville

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Official blazon
French	D'azur au Masque Bakota d'or orné de queules et d'azur et accosté de deux défenses d’éléphant d'argent, les pointes vers le chef, au chef d'argent chargé de deux pagaies de gueules posées en sautoir.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The mask is of a special type made by the Bakota tribe, the spear stands for the other tribe in the district, the Adoumas. The blue shield recalls the river Ogooué, the elephant tusks symbolise the ivory production.

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The arms on a stamp and FDC

Literature: Blasons République Gabonaise

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