Portret van een onbekende Moamuria vrouw uit Assam before 1868

"Portret van een onbekende Moamuria vrouw uit Assam" is a portrait of a woman from the Moamuria tribe of Assam, India. The photograph, taken by British photographer Benjamin Simpson before 1868, depicts the woman in a traditional outfit, wearing a beaded necklace and a patterned shawl. This photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of the Moamuria people and their cultural attire, reflecting the diverse ethnicities within India during the colonial era. The portrait is part of a larger collection of photographs Simpson took documenting the diverse communities of Assam, making it a valuable resource for studying the region's cultural heritage.