Northern Namibia • Language: OtjiHimba
The Himba have chosen to live much like they did 300 years ago as farmers raising livestock. The Himba are recognized by the otjize, a cosmetic mixture of red ochre and animal fat, they apply to their skin and hair, which protects them from the harsh desert climate.
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Here is a collection of panAFRICAproject images by Lou Jones pertaining to the ethnographic group of "Himba":
