Surinaamse man met pijl en boog before 1883

This photograph, titled "Surinaamse man met pijl en boog" (Surinamese man with bow and arrow), was captured by Photographie Française in Amsterdam before 1883. It depicts a Surinamese man seated with a bow and arrow. The image, likely from an album or series, showcases the photographer's interest in documenting diverse cultures through portraiture. The format and style are typical of 19th-century travel photography, capturing a specific moment in time and offering insight into the people and customs of Suriname. This photograph is a valuable piece of visual history that sheds light on the cultural diversity of the Surinamese people and the role of photography in capturing such diversity.