Portret van drie mannen van de Banza te Bogolo 1896

"Portret van drie mannen van de Banza te Bogolo" is a 1896 photographic portrait of three men from the Banza tribe in Bogolo by Franz Thonner, a Belgian photographer and explorer. The photograph was most likely taken during one of Thonner's expeditions to the Congo Free State, as his photographic work primarily focused on documenting the indigenous peoples of the region. The black-and-white portrait captures the men standing in a line, their expressions stoic and contemplative. Thonner's photographic style is characterized by its clarity and realism, capturing the details of the men's clothing and adornments, providing a glimpse into the everyday lives of the Banza people.