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Faces of racial types, Bengali and Ojibwe
Faces of racial types. At the top is a 20 year old man from Bengal, India. Below is a 10 year old boy, son of an Ojibwe chief, North America. Date: 1849
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1840s 1849 Bengal Bengali Chief Faces Natives Ojibwa Ojibwe Racial
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This intriguing photograph, dated 1849, captures the distinct facial features of two young individuals from different racial backgrounds: a 20-year-old man from Bengal, India, and a 10-year-old boy from the Ojibwe tribe in North America. The image offers a unique glimpse into the diverse cultural landscape of the 1840s. At the top, the Bengali man, with his dark, almond-shaped eyes, full lips, and straight, jet-black hair, represents the rich heritage of the Indian subcontinent. His attire, consisting of a simple white cotton shirt and a dhoti, is typical of the traditional Indian clothing of the era. Below the Bengali man, the Ojibwe boy, with his round, dark eyes, broad nose, and straight, dark hair, embodies the features of the Native American population. He is dressed in the traditional clothing of his people, including a deerskin shirt, leggings, and moccasins. The photograph is particularly noteworthy due to the rarity of such images from the mid-19th century. At the time, contact between different racial and ethnic groups was increasing, yet representations of these encounters were often biased or inaccurate. This photograph, however, offers an unbiased and authentic portrayal of the physical differences between the Bengali and Ojibwe people. The photograph also highlights the historical significance of the relationship between India and North America during the 19th century. The British colonization of India and the expansion of European settlements in North America brought the two regions into closer contact, leading to cultural exchange and the formation of new identities.
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