Toda Collection

Gothic art. Mausoleum of Diego Lopez de Haro and the coffin of his wife Toda Perez de Azagra. Fifteenth century. Church of Santa Mari?a La Real. Na?jera. La Rioja

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Toda la industria y el comercio bajo un mando unico (All the industry and trade under an only rule)

Group of Toda people, India
Vintage 19th century photograph: group of Toda people, India. Toda people are a Dravidian ethnic group who live in the Nilgiri Mountains of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu

c. 1870s India - Toda people
c.1870s India - Toda people

c. 1870s India - native Toda people
c.1870s India - native Toda people

c. 1870s India - group of Toda people
c.1870s India - group of Toda people

Indigenous Toda Hut, Paikara Tirari, India
Vintage 19th century photograph: Toda Hut, Paikara Tirari, India

Prince of Idzu, 1855 (colour litho)
1272323 Prince of Idzu, 1855 (colour litho) by Brown, Eliphalet (1816-86) (after); 22.5x15 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Brown, Eliphalet M. Jr.|Sinclair, Thomas, Phila)

India: A Toda (engraving)
6007484 India: A Toda (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Toda. Illustration for Picturesque India, A Handbook for European Travellers (George Routledge)

Toda Men, Neelgerry Hills, from The People of India, by J
STC439723 Toda Men, Neelgerry Hills, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

A Toda home in a mand (native hamlet), India, 1902. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
A Toda home in a mand (native hamlet), India, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Todas, India, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
Todas, India, 1895. The Toda people are a small pastoral community who live on the isolated Nilgiri plateau of Southern India

Group of Todas, Ootacamund, South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, 20th century

A Man of the Tuda Race, 1848. A woman from Nilgiri, southern India. An engraving from the Natural History of Man, by James Cowles Prichard, (Hippolyte Bailliere, London, third edition, 1848)

A Woman of the Tuda Race, 1848. A woman from Nilgiri, southern India. An engraving from the Natural History of Man, by James Cowles Prichard, (Hippolyte Bailliere, London, third edition, 1848)

Girl of the Toda Tribe - Nilgiri plateau, India
Girl of the Toda Tribe, a small pastoral community living on the isolated Nilgiri plateau in southern India. The Toda traditionally live in settlements consisting of three to seven of these small

Toda man, southern India
A Toda man, belonging to a small pastoral community living on the isolated Nilgiri plateau in southern India. Date: circa 1890s

Group of Toda men, southern India
Group of Toda men, belonging to a small pastoral community living on the isolated Nilgiri plateau in southern India. Date: circa 1890s

Southern India - Toda People - Cathedral at Ooty
Toda People - Cathedral at Udhagamandalam (better known as Ooty and sometimes Ootacamund or abbreviated as Udhagai), the district capital of the Nilgiris district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu

Ethnic groups of Asia, 1880s C017 / 6927
Ethnic groups of Asia, 19th-century artwork. The groups are: 1. Yukaghir; 2. Ostjakin; 3. Mongol; 4. Rajput; 5. Kyrgyz; 6. Tungus; 7. Yakutian; 8. Tibetan; 9. Chinese woman; 10. Chinese man; 11

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" Conquest of Valencia. Illustration from " Cr󮩣 a general de toda Espa񡠹 especialmente del reyno de Valencia"

Toda People - Ooty, India
Toda People and their distinctive huts from Ooty, short for Ootacamund (sometimes abbreviated to Udhagai Tamil). A town and municipality (and the district capital)

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"Toda: A Glimpse into the Enigmatic Worlds of Art, History, and Culture" Step into a world where Gothic art intertwines with the solemnity of a mausoleum. The Mausoleum of Diego Lopez de Haro stands as a testament to the intricate beauty that characterized this era. In another corner of history, we find ourselves amidst the turmoil of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Toda la industria - all industries - were affected by this conflict, leaving scars on both landscapes and hearts. Traveling eastward to India, we encounter a captivating group known as the Toda people. Captured in c. 1870s photographs, their vibrant attire and unique customs transport us back in time. These native inhabitants left an indelible mark on Indian culture. Amongst their dwellings lies an Indigenous Toda Hut in Paikara Tirari. Its simplicity is juxtaposed against the lush surroundings, reminding us of nature's influence on human existence. Delving deeper into historical records, we stumble upon Prince Idzu from 1855 - his regal presence immortalized through colour lithography. This glimpse showcases how even royalty was captivated by these enigmatic people. An engraving titled "India: A Toda" offers further insight into their lives and traditions; it serves as a window for outsiders to understand their rich heritage. The Neelgerry Hills reveal yet another facet life - men who have carved out an existence amidst breathtaking landscapes. Their resilience shines through despite challenges faced along their journey. A snapshot from 1902 takes us inside a mand or native hamlet where we witness firsthand what it means to call oneself part of this ancient community. Bourne & Shepherd's artistic lens captures not only physical structures but also emotions embedded within them.