Portret van een onbekende Naga man uit Cachar before 1868
benjaminsimpson
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aged paper
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homemade paper
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sketch book
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hand drawn type
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personal sketchbook
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hand-drawn typeface
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fading type
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thick font
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
This photograph, titled "Portret van een onbekende Naga man uit Cachar," was taken by British photographer Benjamin Simpson sometime before 1868. It depicts a Naga man from the Maraguong tribe in Cachar, India, likely taken during Simpson's travels through the region. The portrait showcases the individual in profile, adorned with traditional jewelry, offering a glimpse into the cultural attire of the Naga people. The photograph, a silver print, highlights Simpson's skills in capturing detailed ethnographic portraits, contributing to the visual documentation of diverse cultures in the 19th century.
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