Twee portretten van Lutdevan van de Toda-stam before 1886

"Twee portretten van Lutdevan van de Toda-stam" is a photographic work by Paolo Mantegazza, depicting two portraits of Lutdevan, a member of the Toda tribe in India. The images, likely taken before 1886, offer a glimpse into the cultural significance of the Toda people and their unique clothing and hairstyles. Mantegazza, an Italian anthropologist, was known for his work in ethnology, focusing on the study of diverse human cultures. These portraits, while relatively small in size, offer a powerful portrayal of cultural identity and historical documentation.