Gezicht op drie vrouwen die de tam tam bespelen c. 1890 - 1910

This photograph, titled "Gezicht op drie vrouwen die de tam tam bespelen", is by British photographer Henry William Cave and dates from around 1890-1910. The image shows three women playing a tam-tam, a traditional Indonesian percussion instrument. Cave is known for his documentation of Indonesian culture and this image offers a glimpse into the daily lives of Indonesian women in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The composition is simple, focusing on the women and their instruments, and the black-and-white tones add a timeless quality to the scene. This photograph is an example of ethnographic photography, a genre that aims to document different cultures.