Photography album 19th-20th century

This 19th-20th century albumen print, part of a larger collection at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, depicts an Ainu couple, a group indigenous to northern Japan. The photograph captures the couple in traditional attire, with the man holding a small animal. The photograph's hand-tinted color adds a sense of realism, and the couple's serious expressions offer a glimpse into their culture and daily life. The image is a testament to the importance of documenting cultural diversity through photography.