Portret van een waterdrager in Sakka, blootsvoets met stok before 1905

This black and white photograph, titled "Portret van een waterdrager in Sakka, blootsvoets met stok," was taken by the Khardiache Frères before 1905. The image captures a water carrier in Sakka, a town in Niger, as he carries a large, full skin of water on his back. The photograph, held in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the photographer's keen eye for detail and provides a glimpse into the daily lives of people in Sakka, documenting their traditional dress, their reliance on water, and the arduous nature of their work.