For years, an ancient tribe of semi-nomadic herders known as the Himba has drawn photographers to Namibia’s barren northwest. As a result, the striking image of the Himba – if not their name – has ...
Women of this tribe bath only once in their lifetime, yet stay clean - the reason might surprise you
The Himba tribe of Namibia maintains unique customs. Bathing is largely forbidden, except for women at their wedding. They use smoke and steam baths for hygiene. Himba women apply red ochre paste for ...
In the desert of Namibia’s remote Kunene region bordering Angola, live the Himba, a fascinating, semi-nomadic people whose way of life has virtually remained unchanged from that of their ancestors.
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