Portret van een onbekende man van de Mahar-stam before 1872

"Portret van een onbekende man van de Mahar-stam" is a photograph by Henry Charles Baskerville Tanner, taken before 1872. The photograph, depicting an older man from the Mahar tribe near Bhanulpoor, showcases the detail and artistry Tanner brought to his portraiture. The subject is dressed in traditional clothing and is holding a staff, his solemn gaze is directed down. This portrait is a valuable example of ethnographic photography, documenting the clothing, facial features, and mannerisms of the people he encountered. It highlights the importance of photographic documentation for understanding cultural diversity and its impact on photographic history.