Javaanse arbeiders stampen coca 1900 - 1935

This stereoscopic photograph by Neville Keasberry, taken between 1900 and 1935, depicts Javanese workers pounding coca beans. The image captures a scene inside a traditional processing facility, showcasing the labor-intensive process of preparing cocoa. The workers, dressed in traditional clothing, use large wooden mortars and pestles to grind the beans, highlighting the manual nature of cocoa production in the early 20th century. This photograph offers a glimpse into the history of cocoa production in Java, Indonesia, and the role of human labor in this crucial industry.