Untitled [Bishari from the Sudan] c. 19th century

"Untitled [Bishari from the Sudan]" is a 19th-century photograph by Hippolyte Arnoux depicting four members of the Bishari tribe from Sudan. The image showcases the traditional attire and weaponry of the Bishari people, with the men in the foreground holding spears and a shield. This work, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, exemplifies a photographic style common in the 19th century, where exotic cultures were documented and displayed for audiences in the West. The photo, despite its lack of a title, provides a glimpse into the Bishari tribe's culture through the lens of 19th-century photography.