Young Himba girl

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Young Himba girl
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Copyright: neil carragher (neil) (89)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2003-01-16
Categories: Daily Life
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-01-14 21:49
Viewed: 2272
Points: 6
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The Himba are a nomadic tribe living in the river beds in the desert in the Skeleton Coast in Northern Namibia.It is a really tough existence. The women adorn their bodies completely with red mud which gives them this appearance
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Nice portrait with a real ethnographic interest. The way hair are emprisoned in mud is very astonishing. A unity of colours (as would say Benetton ...).

The shot is very interesting. I think her clever hair adornement makes this very unique!

Really nice portrait and view to a different culture. Is adornment the only purpose for applying this red mud? (or does it serve to protect their skin, too?) -Jenn

Oops, ran out of smileys today - will add tomorrow.

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