Portret van een onbekende vrouw van de Besharin-stam 1870 - 1900

This black and white photograph, taken sometime between 1870 and 1900, depicts a woman from the Besharin tribe. The portrait, attributed to photographers C. & G. Zangaki, captures her in a simple, yet elegant, pose. Her hair is adorned with beads, and she wears a traditional garment. The image offers a glimpse into the life and culture of this nomadic tribe in the region of the Sudan, providing valuable insight into the everyday attire and appearance of the Besharin people during this era. The photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a poignant example of ethnographic photography, documenting cultural practices and traditions of a specific community.