Himba Woman, Namibia

Himba Woman, Namibia

The Himba women of northern Namibia perform daily rituals in which they anoint themselves with a mixture of ochre, oil, and ash to protect themselves from the harsh desert climate. 

They never take a shower, but rather burn aromatic herbs in a pot each morning with which they smoke themselves as if applying perfume.

Namibia adalah salah satu negara dengan jumlah penduduk paling jarang di dunia. Nama salah satu negara Afrika bagian selatan ini diambil dari Gurun Namib, rumah bagi 2.500 ekor cheetah. Dengan bukit pasir raksasa, petroglif kuno, kawah dan air terjunnya, Namibia menjadi salah satu tempat paling tak tersentuh di Afrika. Namibia juga menjadi salah satu negara yang mencantumkan hal-hal mengenai penjagaan kesehatan ekosistem dalam konstitusinya.

Himba women are famous for covering their body and hair with a paste made of butter, ochre (hematite powder) and ashes, called otjize, which is supposed to protect them from the sun and the insects. The red complexion it gives to women’s skin, is considered a sign of beauty. Body decoration is important in Himba culture, especially for women. They wear jewelry made of shell, metal, bone or skin. Women usually go topless (as well as men) and wear a skirt made of goat skin. Adult women also wear heavy iron or copper necklaces, that can weigh several kilos, and beaded anklets to protect their legs from venomous animal bites.
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