The Himba women of Namibia are known for their unique beauty and distinctive traditional aesthetic, which reflects their deep connection to the land and their ancestral culture.Their hair and skin are their most characteristic features: the women cover their bodies with a mixture of ghee, red ochre, and aromatic resin called otjize. This mixture protects their skin from the sun and insects, and gives it a bright reddish hue that symbolizes life, fertility, and the earth.Hairstyles are also of gr

The Himba Tribe of Namibia 🇳🇦 Apart from applying red ochre on their skin, Himba women take a daily smoke bath to maintain personal hygiene. They will put some smouldering charcoal into a little bowl of herbs (mostly leaves and little branches of Commiphora trees) and wait for the smoke to ascend. Repost: @awaytoafrica 🎥 @arina_travel_tours Disclaimer: No copyright infringement intended. All rights and credits reserved to respective owner(s). Send us a DM for credits or removal #afropolitain

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