Groepsportret van drie onbekende jagers op de Mentawai-eilanden 1891 - 1912

"Groepsportret van drie onbekende jagers op de Mentawai-eilanden," is a photograph by Christiaan Benjamin Nieuwenhuis, taken between 1891 and 1912. This photograph depicts three indigenous Mentawai hunters from the Mentawai Islands in Indonesia, showcasing their traditional hunting techniques with bows and arrows. The composition, with the hunters positioned in a semi-circular formation against a backdrop of dense foliage, creates a sense of authenticity and connection to their natural environment. The photograph is part of a larger collection of anthropological photographs taken by Nieuwenhuis during his expeditions to Borneo and the Mentawai Islands. The Rijksmuseum currently houses the photograph in its collection.