Nomadic Tribe Collection

Family of Nomadic Tribe (colour litho)
1093091 Family of Nomadic Tribe (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family of Nomadic Tribe)

A Himba woman in traditional attire. Her body gleams from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs. Her long hair is styled in the traditional Himba way

A Somali of the Issa clan loads his camels with salt at Lake Assal. He has rubbed henna into his hair and beard to make them orange-red

An Afar camel caravan crosses the salt flats of Lake Assal, Djibouti, as shadows lengthen in the late afternoon sun. At 509 feet below sea level, Lake Assal is the lowest place in Africa

An Afar camel caravan crossing the salt flats of Lake Assal, Djibouti as shadows lengthen in the late afternoon. At 509 feet below sea level, Lake Assal is the lowest place in Africa

A Himba mother and baby son relax outside their dome-shaped home. Their bodies gleam from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs

Bedouin Camp in the Dunes (oil on canvas)
XIR197179 Bedouin Camp in the Dunes (oil on canvas) by Girardet, Eugene Alexis (1853-1907); 50x90 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes

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Wanderlust and Tradition: A Glimpse into the Life of Nomadic Tribes Amidst the vast, untouched landscapes of Africa, the family of a nomadic tribe, such as the Himba or Afar, embarks on another journey. A Himba woman, adorned in red clay and intricate beadwork, tends to her child outside their dome-shaped home. Elsewhere, an Afar man loads his camels with precious salt at Lake Assal, while his clan members prepare for the arduous trek across the salt flats. The Bedouin tribe, known for their mastery of the desert, sets up camp amidst the dunes, their tents a temporary oasis amidst the endless sands. A Himba youth's long plait, known as ondatu, flows in the wind as he joins the caravan, while a pretty Afar girl, with tousled hair, plays amongst the animals. The camel caravans, laden with goods, traverse the salt flats, their silhouettes etched against the sun-kissed horizon. The nomadic way of life, a testament to resilience and adaptability, continues as the sun sets, the stars twinkle, and the fire crackles, reminding us of the enduring bond between these families and the land they call home.