Tribal Clothing 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

An old Kikuyu lady picks coffee Taken in the 1960 s, this photograph depicts a traditional form of dress and ear ornaments among Kikuyu women, which has completely disappeared

Almost every Himba woman wears anklets. They comprise strands of homemade metal beads threaded onto leather. Women cover their bodies in red ochre mixed with butterfat

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

Zulu warrior in traditional dress with fighting spear

Ole Senteu Simel, grandson of the famous Msai Laibon Mbatian (after which the highest peak of Mount Kenya is named), was the most respected laibon of the Msai until his death in 1986

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

Two young Datoga boys. The youngest wears metal bells around his ankles to ensure that he does not wander far from home without his mother or another member of the family hearing him

A young Datoga boy attired in beads. The metal bells worn around his ankles ensure that he does not wander far from home without his mother or another member of the family hearing him

A Hadza boy carrying a bow and arrows.The Hadzabe are a thousand-strong community of hunter-gatherers who have lived in the Lake Eyasi basin for centuries

A Hadza hunter wearing a baboon skin returns to camp with a haunch of impala over his shoulder. He killed the antelope with a metal-tipped arrow that had been dipped in a fast-acting vegetable poison

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

An attractive !Kung woman. The !Kung are San hunter-gatherers, often referred to as Bushmen. They differ in appearance from the rest of black Africa having yellowish skin and being lightly boned

A Msai warrior with his long braids and body coated with red ochre mixed with animal fat. He has put ochre dust round his eyes to enhance his appearance ready for a dance

A Msai warrior in full battle cry, his long-bladed spear at the ready

Two Msai warriors in full regalia. The headdress of the man on the left is made from the mane of a lion while the one on the right is fringed with black ostrich feathers

The Turkana spear-fish in the shallow waters of Lake Turkana. The wooden shaft has a detachable metal tip with a sharp barb, which is secured to the end of a long piece of rope

An Ethiopian man wears a headdress made from the skin of a gelada, a unique baboon-like primate that lives at high altitudes in northern Ethiopia

The contrasting leather aprons or skirts of two Nyag atom girls. The skirt on the left is richly decorated with metal and copper beads; the one on the right is embellished with thousands of small

Two Mursi men with singular hairstyles play a game of bau as a young boy watches them. Most men possess rifles to protect their families from hostile neighbours

A Mursi woman wearing a large clay lip plate. Shortly before marriage, a girls lower lip will be pierced and progressively stretched over a year or so

Hadza youth sings to the accompaniment of his two-stringed musical instrument
Sitting on a Greater Kudu skin, a Hadza youth wearing a baboon skin cape sings to the accompaniment of his two-stringed musical instrument.The Hadzabe are a thousand-strong community of

Msai warriors draw water for livestock from a well
Msai draw water for livestock from a well

A young Msai herdsboy controls his familys cattle at the Sanjan River to prevent too many animals watering at the same time

Three Msai girls at Shimu la Mungu
Three Msai girls sit on the edge of Shimu la Mungu (a volcanic blow hole known as Gods hole ) with the extinct volcano, Kerimasi, in the distance

A Wa-Arusha warrior carries home a yoke. His brown necklace is made from aromatic wood. The Wa-Arusha are closely related to the Msai and speak the same _maa language

A Hadza hunter fledges an arrow shaft
A Hadza hunter wearing a baboon skin fledges an arrow shaft with guinea fowl feathers using the sinews of an antelope.The Hadzabe are a thousand-strong community of hunter-gatherers who have lived in

A Turkana woman, typically wearing many layers of bead necklaces and a series of hooped earrings with an pair of leaf-shaped earrrings at the front, sits in the entrance to her hut

Two Msai women in traditional attire chat to each other

A back view of a Msai warrior resplendent with long ochred braids tied in a pigtail. This singular hairstyle sets him apart from other members of his society

Myanmar, Burma, Naga Hills. A Tangkhul Naga in his ceremonial finery celebrating the Naga New Year Festival (Kaing Bi) in Leshi village

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 band of !Kung hunter-gatherers makes a stealthy approach towards an antelope, their bows & arrows at the ready. The !Kung are a part of the San of Southern Africa who are often referred to as

!Kung women sing and clap their hands to the rhythm of their menfolk. The !Kung are San hunter-gatherers, often referred to as Bushmen

An old !Kung man. The !Kung are San hunter-gatherers, often referred to as Bushmen. They differ in appearance from the rest of black Africa having yellowish skin and being lightly boned

Kenya, South Horr, Kurungu. A Samburu youth after his circumcision. The day after he has been circumcised, the initiate must hang in his pierced earlobes copper ear ornaments that are normally worn

Dressed in his black goatskin cloak, a Samburu boy puts his bundle of sticks, staves and gum on the roof of his mothers house

In the weeks leading up to their circumcision, Samburu boys gather frequently to sing the lebarta, a circumcision song with a slow, haunting melody whose words are ad-libbed to suit the occasion

Laikipiak Msai

Detail of a Msai warriors ear ornaments and other beaded or metal adornments. The Msai practice of piercing ears in adolescence and gradually elongating the lobes is gradually dying out

During an eunoto ceremony when Msai warriors become junior elders, their heads are shaved and they daub themselves with white clay

Nyangatom men their faces and bodies with stylised patterns using natural pigments obtained from chalk, ochre and crushed rock prior to a dance

A Dorze man sits outside his home smoking locally-grown tobacco using a traditional long-stemmed pipe. Living in highlands west of the Abyssinian Rift Valley

Two Datoga men participate in a mock stick fight. The Datoga (known to their Msai neighbours as the Mang ati and to the Iraqw as Babaraig) live in northern Tanzania and are primarily pastoralists

A Hadza hunter checks the straightness of a new arrow shaft
A Hadza hunter wearing the skins of a baboon and genet cat checks the straightness of a new arrow shaft, fledged with guinea fowl feathers.The Hadzabe are a thousand-strong community of

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"Exploring the Vibrant World of Tribal Clothing: A Glimpse into Ancient Traditions" From the young Msai girls adorning their faces with ochre to a Hadza hunter indulging in cannabis through a crude stone pipe, tribal clothing unveils captivating stories and cultural practices. Witness the allure of tradition as a Himba woman, her body gleaming from red ochre, proudly dons her traditional attire. Transporting us back to the 1960s, an old Kikuyu lady carefully picks coffee beans while wearing garments steeped in history. Delve deeper into this rich tapestry as we discover that almost every Himba woman gracefully wears anklets, symbolizing grace and femininity. Journeying to Kenya's Coast Province, we encounter a Giriama girl carrying age-old secrets within her vibrant ensemble. The rhythmic beats resonate as Himba women perform the otjiunda dance, showcasing their unity and ancestral heritage. In awe of Zulu warriors dressed in traditional garb adorned with fighting spirit, we witness their unwavering pride and strength. A Samburu warrior stands resplendent with long braided hair drenched in ochre - an emblematic representation of his tribe's identity. Meanwhile, two young Datoga boys exude innocence while clad in intricate beadwork that narrates tales passed down through generations. Immerse yourself further into this enchanting world by witnessing a Hadza hunter skillfully navigating nature's bounty for sustenance. Each thread woven together tells tales of resilience, spirituality, and community bonds that have stood the test of time. Tribal clothing serves not only as an outward expression but also encapsulates profound meanings ingrained within cultures worldwide. Let these glimpses ignite your curiosity about our shared human history and inspire appreciation for these ancient traditions that continue to thrive amidst modernity.