Hunting Trophies, ca. 1870, Albumen silver print, Image: x cm (12 3/4 x 10 in.), Photographs, Unknown (British

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Hunting Trophies, ca. 1870, Albumen silver print, Image: x cm (12 3/4 x 10 in.), Photographs, Unknown (British), Shikar, or big game hunting, was an immensely popular pastime for the ruling class in India prior to British rule. When the British came into power, elaborate hunting ceremonies were used by Indians and British alike to display their prowess and status to each other

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Size: 4108px × 5197px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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