Huizen in een Batakse kampong op Sumatra c. 1900 - 1920

"Huizen in een Batakse kampong op Sumatra" (Houses in a Batak village on Sumatra) is a photograph by Christiaan Benjamin Nieuwenhuis, a Dutch explorer and photographer, taken between 1900 and 1920. The image depicts traditional Batak houses with distinctive high-pitched roofs in a village setting. This photograph, now in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the daily life and architecture of the Batak people in Sumatra during the early 20th century, showcasing their unique cultural heritage.