Photo Archives

The Anthropological Survey of India maintains an extensive collection of rare historical photographs documenting various communities, tribes, and cultural practices of India spanning several decades.

Photo Collection Categories

Tribal Communities

Photographs of various tribes of India

Cultural Events

Documentation of festivals and ceremonies

Traditional Attire

Traditional clothing and ornaments

Crafts & Tools

Traditional crafts and implements

Accessing Photo Archives

For accessing the photo archives for research purposes, please contact us with proper authorization and research proposal.