Portret van drie mannen te Wangata 1896

Franz Thonner's "Portret van drie mannen te Wangata" is a black and white photograph depicting three men from the Wangata tribe in the Congo. Taken in 1896, this snapshot offers a glimpse into the lives of the indigenous people of this region. The men stand in a row, dressed in traditional clothing and adorned with various objects, including a weapon and a necklace. Thonner's photography focused on documenting the cultures and peoples of the Congo, contributing to the growing body of anthropological and ethnographic knowledge.