Portret van twee vrouwen van de Bangala te Nieuw-Antwerpen 1896

"Portret van twee vrouwen van de Bangala te Nieuw-Antwerpen," a black and white photograph by Franz Thonner, depicts two women of the Bangala tribe in the Belgian Congo. This image is a snapshot of the Bangala people's daily life in the late 19th century and is a significant example of ethnographic photography, capturing cultural details like the women's clothing and hairstyles. The photograph, with its detailed composition and realism, provides valuable insights into the visual culture of the Bangala tribe.