Sacraficial place with ancestor images, Kawali, Ciamis district West Java province, 14th - 16th century. Possibly 1863 - 1864

Isidore Kinsbergen's 19th-century photograph, "Sacrificial place with ancestor images, Kawali, Ciamis district West Java province," depicts a sacred site in the Indonesian jungle. The image showcases a large tree with exposed roots, surrounding a stone slab likely used for ancestral offerings. This black and white photograph captures the ancient traditions of the region and the reverence for ancestors in Javanese culture. The work exemplifies Kinsbergen's exploration of Southeast Asian landscapes and his interest in documenting cultural practices.