"Hottentottenhäuptling." ("Hottentot chief."). The picture shows the head and the upper part of the body of an old man of African origin. He wears a white beard and seems to be covered with light colored fur. He is shown from a direct front perspective. Imprinted on the image: "Hottentottenhäuptling." ("Hottentot chief."). Photography faded. -- There are spots and finger prints of dark blue color on the photography. -- The photo was taken in the Western part of South Africa.
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