Portret van de leider van de Bazoko in Congo before 1892

This portrait depicts the leader of the Bazoko people of Congo. It was likely created before 1892 and is a black and white photograph of a man standing with a stick. The photo is a small, informal portrait, measuring just 109 mm high and 47 mm wide. The Bazoko people are known for their unique hairstyle, and the man in the photo is wearing a necklace and a loincloth. The photo is likely from an ethnographic study of the Congo, and offers a glimpse into the indigenous cultures of the region. This anonymous photograph is a fascinating, if fleeting, window into the life of a leader from this African tribe.