Installatie van de Sultan van Boeton 1938

This 1938 photograph, from the Rijksmuseum collection, is part of a larger album documenting the installation of the Sultan of Buton. The anonymous photographer captures a moment in history with a collection of black and white photographs showcasing the Sultan's procession and the surrounding crowd. The images provide a glimpse into the ceremonial traditions of the Buton people, offering historical insight into the region's cultural heritage and the influence of the Sultan in the late 1930s.