Ochred Hair Collection

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

Two Msai warriors watch a hot air balloon flight over Masai Mara

Two young Pokot girls wearing traditional ornaments that denote their unmarried status. Their broad belts are made with the metacarpus and metatarsal bones of dikdiks interspersed with beads. Kenya

Himba women perform the otjiunda dance, stamping their feet, clapping and chanting while one of them gyrates in the centre of the circle

A Samburu warrior resplendent with long, braided, Ochred hair. The round ear ornaments of the warriors are fashioned from ivory

A Himba youth with his hair styled in a long plait, known as ondatu. Once married, he will split the ondatu into two plaits and keep them covered

Two happy Himba girls ride a donkey to market. Their bodies gleam from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs. Their long hair is styled in the traditional Himba way

A Himba woman milks a cow in the stock enclosure close to her home. Traditional milk containers made from hollowed wood are preferred to their modern equivalents

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

Two Samburu warrior of Northern Kenya in all their finery. The ostrich pompom on the spear was formerly a sign of peace

An old Himba woman, upright despite her years, rides her donkey through harsh land where mid-day temperatures rise to 400C. Her body gleams from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs

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

Africa, Kenya, Kajiado District, Ol doinyo Orok. Three Msai warriors with long ochred hair wearing the traditional beaded belts of warriors

Africa, Kenya, Kajiado District, Ol doinyo Orok. A large gathering of Msai warriors during an Eunoto ceremony when the warriors become junior elders and thenceforth are permitted to marry

A Hamar woman blows a tin trumpet at a Jumping of the Bull ceremony. The Hamar are semi-nomadic pastoralists of Southwest Ethiopia whose women wear striking traditional dress

Hamar women dance, sing and blow small tin trumpets during a Jumping of the Bull ceremony. The semi-nomadic Hamar of Southwest Ethiopia embrace an age-grade system that includes several rites of

Assisted by her husband, a Hamar woman draws water from a deep well to give to her familys herds.; The Hamar of Southwest Ethiopia are semi-nomadic pastoralists whose whole way of life is based

A Hamar mother and child moving home. The mother carries all her possessions with her including sleeping mats and gourds.The Hamar of Southwest Ethiopia are semi-nomadic pastoralists whose whole way

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The vibrant hues of ochred hair adorn the diverse cultures and traditions of Africa. A Himba woman, draped in traditional attire, radiates with a mesmerizing glow as her body gleams from a mixture of red ochre. In the vast expanse of Masai Mara, two Maasai warriors pause their gaze to witness the majestic flight of a hot air balloon above them. Their eyes captivated by both modern marvels and ancient customs. In another corner of this enchanting land, two young Pokot girls proudly wear traditional ornaments that signify their unmarried status. Each piece tells a story, weaving together heritage and identity in intricate patterns. Meanwhile, Himba women gracefully perform the otjiunda dance, moving in harmony with rhythmic beats that echo through generations. A Samburu warrior stands tall amidst his tribe's finery, his long braided ochred hair cascading down his back like an emblem of strength and pride. Not far away, a Himba youth showcases his ondatu - a long plaited hairstyle symbolizing tradition passed down from elders. Amidst daily life's chores and journeys to marketplaces on donkeys' backs, these moments capture glimpses into rich cultural tapestries woven across time. A Himba woman milks her cow near her home while adorned in traditional attire - an embodiment of timeless beauty rooted deep within ancestral lands. As we wander further into this captivating realm where traditions thrive harmoniously with contemporary existence; we encounter more wonders along our path. Two Samburu warriors stand resplendent in all their finery; their spears adorned with ostrich pompoms once signifying valor now transformed into symbols connecting past glories to present realities. Finally, an old Himba woman graces us with her presence - wisdom etched upon every line on her face as she carries stories untold within her soul. Her ochred hair whispers tales from forgotten times, reminding us of the resilience and grace that define these remarkable cultures.