Groepsportret van Batakse vrouwen met werktuigen voor het rijst stampen, Sumatra (Battakfrauen, Reis stampfend) c. 1890 - 1895

This black and white photograph, titled "Groepsportret van Batakse vrouwen met werktuigen voor het rijst stampen, Sumatra (Battakfrauen, Reis stampfend)," depicts a group of Batak women from Sumatra, Indonesia, engaged in the process of rice pounding. Taken by the photographic duo Stafhell & Kleingrothe around 1890-1895, the image showcases traditional tools and clothing, offering a glimpse into the daily life of the Batak people. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, the photograph exemplifies the genre of anthropological photography, capturing a specific cultural practice in a visually compelling manner.