Portret van een onbekende Singpho vrouw uit Assam before 1868

This is a portrait of an unknown Singpho woman from Assam. This photograph was taken before 1868 by British photographer Benjamin Simpson, known for his work documenting the people and cultures of the Northeast Frontier of India. The image portrays a woman with dark hair styled in a topknot, wearing a patterned garment, likely woven by hand. The image offers a glimpse into the lives of women in the Singpho community, a group traditionally known for their strong tribal culture. It was likely made during Simpson’s travels through Assam in the 1860s, a time when his photographic efforts helped create important visual records of this fascinating group of people.