Portret van een onbekende Khamti man uit Assam before 1868

This photographic portrait by Benjamin Simpson depicts an unidentified Khamti man from Assam, taken before 1868. The image captures the man's dignified expression and detailed attire, including a woven turban and a beaded necklace. This photograph is an example of 19th-century portraiture, documenting the lives and cultures of people in the Assam region, offering valuable insight into their traditions and appearances. The Khamti people are an ethnic group from the eastern Himalayas, and this photo provides a glimpse into their cultural heritage through its subject’s clothing and pose.