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Group of hill people of low caste, India
Group of hill people of low caste, India. Date: circa 1890s
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 19.8cm (9.3" x 7.8")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures a group of hill people of low caste in India during the late 1890s. The image presents a compelling snapshot of a community often overlooked in historical narratives. The men and women in the photograph are dressed in traditional attire, with the women adorned in intricate jewelry and the men wearing simple loincloths. Their facial features and physical attributes are distinctively Asian, yet the racial and ethnic classification of this community remains complex and contested in the historical record. At the time this photograph was taken, India was under British colonial rule, and the social hierarchy was deeply entrenched. The people in this image are likely to have been considered of low caste, a social and economic category that carried significant stigma and discrimination. Despite their marginalized status, they are shown here with a sense of pride and dignity, gathered together in a communal setting. The hill people of this region have a rich and complex history, with distinct cultural practices and languages. Their livelihoods were traditionally centered around agriculture, hunting, and gathering, and they lived in close-knit communities. However, the arrival of the British brought new economic systems, religious conversions, and political upheavals that disrupted their way of life. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the past, providing valuable insights into the lives of a community that has long been underrepresented in historical accounts. It is a poignant reminder of the diversity and complexity of India's cultural and social fabric, and the importance of preserving and celebrating the stories of all its people.
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