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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Community Isolated Nilgiri Pastoral Plateau Southern Toda Racial
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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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