Himba woman with her red colouring ( Otjize ). Near Sesfontein in the Kaokaland area of Namibia. The reason for this is otjize, a paste of butter, fat and red ochre -- sometimes scented with aromatic resin -- that Himba women apply each morning to their skin and hair, giving them a distinctive red hue. The sight of traditional Himba women has become an iconic image of Africa. There has been much speculation about the origins of this practice, with some claiming it is to protect their skin from t

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Size: 5000px × 3929px 42.3cm × 33.3cm - 300dpi
Location: Namibia, Namibia
Photo credit: © Obie Oberholzer / AfriPics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: colouring, himba, kaokaland, namib desert, otjize, sesfontein, tribe, woman, namibia