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Rengma Naga, marausding hill tribe, Assam, India
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Rengma Naga, marausding hill tribe, Assam, India
The People of India: A Series of Photographic Illustrations, with Descriptive Letterpress, of the Races and Tribes of Hindustan - published in the 1860s under order of the Viceroy, Lord Canning - Rengma Naga, marausding hill tribe, Assam
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This photograph, taken in the late 19th century, presents the Rengma Naga, a marauding hill tribe residing in the remote regions of Assam, India. The Rengma Nagas were known for their fierce reputation and were often involved in conflicts with neighboring tribes and British colonial forces. The image showcases a group of Rengma Nagas, dressed in their traditional attire, which includes intricately designed body tattoos, necklaces made of human teeth, and large, ornate headgear adorned with feathers and animal bones. Their expression conveys a sense of pride and defiance, reflecting their strong cultural identity and resilience. This photograph is part of "The People of India: A Series of Photographic Illustrations," a collection commissioned under the order of Lord Canning, the Viceroy of India during the Victorian era. The series aimed to document the diverse ethnic and tribal groups of India, providing a historical record of the country's rich cultural heritage. The photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of the Rengma Nagas during a time when their way of life was rapidly changing due to colonial expansion and the encroachment of modernity. Today, the Rengma Nagas continue to preserve their unique traditions and customs, making them an intriguing subject for those interested in ethnography, history, and the indigenous peoples of India.
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