Portrait of Taranki Sambu

The British Museum 2026 Open access

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Authors: Mauricio de Paiva, Bruno Pastre Máximo
DOI: 10.25420/britishmuseum.31677466
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Abstract

Portrait of Taranki Sambu. In the photograph, she is standing in front of a wall, holding a ceramic vessel with a globular shape and a straight rim. She is wearing a colourful, square-patterned fabric ensemble and a turban made from a different fabric with a decorative pattern.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Photographic and Visual Arts Indigenous Cultures and History Indian and Buddhist Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
The British Museum
Publication date
13 March 2026
Language
EN