Framed Print : Group of Toda men, southern India
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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
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Media ID 14138200
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Pump Park Photography
Community Isolated Nilgiri Pastoral Plateau Southern Toda Racial
12"x10" Modern Frame
Add a touch of cultural richness to your home or office with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece features a Group of Toda men, a pastoral community from the isolated Nilgiri plateau in southern India, as captured in a stunning photograph from the late 1890s. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, this framed print is a beautiful reminder of the diverse world around us. Bring the stories and history of southern India into your space, and make it a conversation starter with this intriguing and authentic work of art.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures a group of Toda men, a small pastoral community indigenous to the isolated Nilgiri plateau in southern India, during the late 1890s. The Todas are an Asian ethnic group known for their distinctive cultural practices and traditional way of life, which revolves around their cattle herding and agricultural activities. The men in this image are dressed in their traditional attire, which includes a white cloth wrapped around their waist and a red or black shawl draped over their shoulders. Their facial features, with almond-shaped eyes and prominent cheekbones, are characteristic of the Toda people. The Nilgiri plateau, located in the Western Ghats mountain range, is a rugged and isolated region that has remained relatively untouched by modernization. The Todas have lived in this region for centuries, and their way of life has remained largely unchanged. They are known for their unique social structure, which is based on a matrilineal system, where property and inheritance are passed down through the female line. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the past, providing us with a window into the history and culture of the Toda people during a time when they were still living in relative isolation from the outside world. The image is a poignant reminder of the rich diversity of India's cultural heritage and the importance of preserving the traditions and customs of indigenous communities like the Todas.
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