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Booksa, proably aboriginal, Moradabad. Bhoksa, Buksa, India
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Booksa, proably aboriginal, Moradabad. Bhoksa, Buksa, 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 - Booksa, proably aboriginal, Moradabad. Bhoksa, Buksa
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This evocative photograph captures the enigmatic figure of Bhoksa, a probable aboriginal resident of Moradabad, India, during the 19th century. The image is taken from 'The People of India: A Series of Photographic Illustrations, with Descriptive Letterpress, of the Races and Tribes of Hindustan,' published under the order of the Viceroy, Lord Canning, in the late 1860s. Bhoksa, also known as Buksa, is depicted here in his traditional attire, adorned with intricate body paint and jewelry. His piercing gaze and stoic expression convey a sense of pride and resilience, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of India's indigenous communities. Moradabad, located in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, has a long history dating back to the Mughal era. It was a center for the production of metalware, particularly brass and copper, and attracted various ethnic and tribal groups to settle in the region. This photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of these communities during the Victorian era, a time of significant social, political, and economic change in India. Ethnographic studies and travelogues were popular during this period, and photographs like this one played a crucial role in documenting the diverse population of the Indian subcontinent. The intricate details of Bhoksa's attire and body paint, as well as the atmospheric setting of the photograph, transport us back in time and offer a window into the lives of India's indigenous peoples during the 19th century.
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