Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 5K Namibia Culture The Himba (singular: OmuHimba, plural: OvaHimba) are indigenous peoples with an estimated population of about 50,000 people living in northern Namibia, in the Kunene region (formerly Kaokoland) and on the other side of the Kunene River in Angola. More Articles You Would Love #HOTSHOTS: Ghanaian Model Matthew Osei Dazzles In An Outstanding ‘Beyonce-Like’ Bewildering Editorial Jose Hendo @ Kampala Fashion Week 2014 – Uganda #KFW2014 There are also a few groups left of the OvaHimba, but are hunters and gatherers. The OvaHimba are a semi-nomadic, pastoral people, culturally distinguishable from the Herero people in northern Namibia and southern Angola, and speak OtjiHimba (a Herero language dialect), which belongs to the language family of the Bantu. The OvaHimba are considered the last (semi-) nomadic people of Namibia. From puberty Himba women braid their hair and veneer each one with clay and red ochre made from ferruginous soils, and they use the same mixture to paint their bodies red. Irish photographer Trevor Cole sought out the isolated tribe to capture its unwavering traditions, including intricate jewellery, hair styles, clothing and huts. See his images below. Click to open Unedited Picture See More Culture Here. [su_carousel source=”category: 3560″ limit=”10″ link=”post” width=”620″ height=”230″ items=”2″ autoplay=”12000″] Click To Open Unedited Picture Click to open Unedited Picture Click To See Unedited Picture Click To Open Unedited Pictures african cultureafrican tribeculturehimbaNamibianuditypeoplewomen Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Abigail Oluwakemi I'm a fashion stylist turned blogger, I hope you love my work. More For You #fGSTYLE: Tips On How To Color Code With Your Lover; The African Way #OOTD: Simply Tacha Is Goes Beyond Fierce In Her Medlin Boss Red Fringed... Looking For Ghanaian Kente Bridal Inspiration? Look No Further Nanice Gorgeous AI Wedding... #fGSTYLE: From The Church To The Lounge; Treat Your Sundays With These Trendy... #OOTD: Queen Of Afrobeats Yemi Alade Proves She’s Still The Queen Of African... #BeautyOfTheWeek: Check Out Stunning Images Of SA’s Vitiligo Super Star Yolanda Monyai From... VIDEOS: Tunis Fashion Week 2024 Ended With A Bang, Watch Snippets & See... “There Is A Risk Europe Could Die” Macron Speaks Shortly After Losing Control... PICS: “A Bald Woman Knows Her Kingdom” Gorgeous Top African Model Ayen Monica... #OOTD: Rutie B Hits Us With A Perfectly Stylish ‘Break-Out-The-Norm’ Top & Down... 1 comment João December 8, 2019 - 12:25 pm who is the idiot that destroys the photographs with censored stupidity? Log in to Reply Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.