Himba tribe - Namibia

In Himba culture image and appearance are very important. They just have other plastic art that they create on their own body. No painting or sculpture mold, but devoted considerable time to embellish. The most precious ornaments, and they just look more privileged women, is a sea shell to get through exchanges with other neighboring tribes. A good conical shell can cost an ox. Her hairstyle does not only have an aesthetic function, but also serves to express gender and social position. Periodically
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