Himba people in the remote Opuwo region of Namibia

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These women of the the Himba are semi-nomadic pastoralists whose customs and language have remained unchanged for centuries. Their skins are dyed from mixing red ochre with rancid butter. They also wear ornate jewelry.

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Size: 3412px × 5118px
Location: Northern Namibia
Photo credit: © Mark Davidson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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