Gugana goud placer / arbeiders aan het graven 1905 - 1910

"Gugana goud placer (Placer Roothoven) goudwasserij" is a black and white photograph that captures a scene of workers digging in a gold placer, or a deposit of loose gold, in Suriname. The image, likely taken between 1905 and 1910, offers a glimpse into the labor-intensive process of gold extraction during this period. The photograph, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, provides a visual record of the historical significance of gold mining in Suriname.