Tribal Jewellery Collection (page 2)

A Turkana woman sitting in the doorway of her hut. Her heavy mporro braided necklace identifies her as a married woman. Typical of her tribe

El Molo fishermen in their dugout canoe on the fringe of the Omo Delta. The El Molo are reputedly Kenyas smallest tribe, a group of nomadic fishermen who fish the Omo delta and Lake turkana

A Msai warrior speaks on his mobile phone from the saddle of his camel near Lake Magadi in Kenyas Rift Valley Province. Mobile phones are a popular method of communicating with family

Gabbra women sing and dance to celebrate a wedding. The traditional metal ornamentation on their heads is called malmal

Two Samburu warriors resplendent with long Ochred braids and beaded ornaments relax in typical pose beside a river bank

Msai warriors draw water from a deep well. The depth of wells is measured by the number of men required to bring water to the cattle troughs at the top of them

A Msai warrior blows a trumpet fashioned from the horn of a Greater Kudu. The strap is decorated with cowrie shells. Kudu-horn trumpets are only sounded to call men to arms or on ceremonial occasions

Kenya, Kajiado, lpartimaro. Two Msai warriors in full regalia. The headress 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

One of the most important Msai ceremonies is the eunoto when warriors become junior elders. Early one morning before the cattle are taken to pasture, their mothers shave their long ochred locks

Msai warriors resplendent with long ochred braids relax and wait for the start of a ceremony. Red has always been their preferred colour

Donkeys are indispensable beast of burden, assuring the nomadic Turkana of complete mobility. These study little animals carry the few essentials of life in oval panniers strapped to their flanks

A Turkana man with a fine clay hairstyle, so typical of the southern Turkana. The black ostrich feather pompoms denote that the man belongs to the ng imor (black) moiety of his tribe

A month after a Samburu youth has been circumcised, he becomes a warrior. He will go to the nearest stream or Waterhole to wash off a months grime

A Samburu boy in reflective mood after his circumcision. A day after the ordeal, he will hang in his pierced earlobes copper earrings normally worn by married women

A Samburu youth, his head freshly shaved, has milk poured over him from a wooden gourd-like container decorated with green grass prior to his circumcision

A Samburu warrior has his Ochred hair braided by a friend. A mixture of cows urine and ashes is often rubbed into the hair first to help straighten it

A young Samburu man leads a donkey carrying the basic structure of a temporary home. The curved sticks will be tied together in a dome and covered with hides

Beaded cross-belts worn by a Laikipiak Msai elder

Elaborate headdress and body adornments worn by Samburu moran (warrior)

Mobile safari in Kenya with Samburu moran warriors as game spotters

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

A young Dassanech boy silhouetted against the evening sky at his settlement alongside the Omo River. Much the largest of the tribes in the Omo Valley numbering around 50, 000

A Karo man with braided hair plays a traditional stringed instrument beside the Omo River near Duss. Young men settle disputes by fighting with hippo hide whips

A Dassanech man in full tribal regalia participates in a dance during a month-long ceremony. He wears a cheetah skin draped on his backs and a black ostrich-feather headdress

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"Tribal Jewellery: A Glimpse into Cultural Adornments" In the vibrant world of tribal communities, jewellery serves as a powerful expression of identity and tradition. Young Msai girls gracefully decorate their faces with ochre, symbolizing their coming-of-age journey into womanhood. Meanwhile, an old Kikuyu lady delicately picks coffee in a snapshot captured during the 1960s, her weathered hands adorned with intricate bracelets that tell stories of resilience and hard work. Amongst the Himba tribe, anklets are not just mere accessories; they are an integral part of every woman's attire. Almost every Himba woman proudly wears these ankle adornments, creating a harmonious symphony as they move through their daily lives. In another striking image, a Samburu warrior stands tall with his long braided hair coated in ochre - a testament to his strength and bravery. The Datoga boys exude youthful energy as they showcase their unique sense of style by adorning themselves with beads from head to toe. Similarly, a young Datoga boy catches our attention with his captivating attire made up of colorful beads that reflect his vibrant spirit. A Himba woman captivates us in her traditional attire - her beauty radiating through each carefully crafted piece she wears. The mesmerizing sight continues as we encounter a Maasai warrior whose long braids and body coated in ochre paint evoke both admiration and awe. As we delve deeper into this enchanting world, we witness the fierce battle cry of another Maasai warrior who fearlessly embraces his heritage while defending it passionately. The contrasting leather aprons or skirts worn by two Nyagatom girls remind us that even within tribes there exists diversity yet unity. Our journey takes us further to encounter a Mursi woman wearing an extraordinary large clay lip plate - an emblematic representation of beauty according to her culture's standards.