Group of Ainos 19th-20th century

This anonymous albumen print from the 19th or 20th century depicts a group of Ainu people, an indigenous people of Japan. The image captures the Ainu’s traditional clothing and hairstyles. The Ainu people are often the subject of photographic documentation, making this image a valuable artifact of their culture and history. The piece was likely created by a Western photographer traveling through Japan and is a reminder of the complex cultural interactions that have shaped the country.