A Bontava Kiranti of Nepal, age 55. c. 1840
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A Bontava Kiranti of Nepal, age 55. c. 1840
Lithograph, Plate 32, from the collection made by Brian Houghton Hodgson (1800-1894), an employee of the Indian Civil Service from 1818-1843
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1800 1894 1840 Brian Houghton Brian Houghton Hodgson Hodgson Indigenous People Native People Nepal
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This lithograph, Plate 32, from the extensive collection made by Brian Hodgson during his tenure as an employee of the Indian Civil Service from 1818 to 1843, presents A Bontava Kiranti of Nepal, a native figure from the Himalayan region, around the age of 55, circa 1840. The image, a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Asia during the Victorian era, was produced using the lithographic technique, which allowed for intricate detail and tonal depth. Brian Houghton Hodgson (1800-1894), the creator of this historic record, was a pioneering figure in the study of the natural history and ethnography of Nepal and the Himalayas. His explorations and discoveries significantly contributed to the European understanding of the region and its indigenous people. The Kiranti people, an indigenous community inhabiting the eastern Himalayas, are depicted here in their traditional attire. A Bontava Kiranti, with a serene expression and piercing gaze, wears a simple tunic, a waistcloth, and a headpiece adorned with feathers and beads. His body is covered in intricate tattoos, a common practice among the Kiranti people, symbolizing their tribal identity and status. This image offers a glimpse into the lives of the indigenous people of Nepal during the 19th century, a time of significant cultural exchange between the East and the West. As a historical document, it serves as an essential reference for scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in the history and ethnography of Nepal and the Himalayas.
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