Portret van een onbekende man en jonge vrouw op de Mentawei-eilanden 1890 - 1897

This photograph, taken by Dutch explorer and photographer Christiaan Benjamin Nieuwenhuis between 1890 and 1897, depicts an unknown man and young woman from the Mentawai Islands. Nieuwenhuis was known for his ethnographic work, and this image likely documents the indigenous people and their traditional dress. The stark black and white tones of the photograph, characteristic of the era, emphasize the natural surroundings and the subjects' simple attire. This image serves as a valuable historical record of the Mentawai people and their culture during this time.