Case Study 42: The Himba

The Himba are located in Namibia. The women are very well known for covering their body and hair with a mix of butter and ochre. This serves as solar protection but the red also has other symbolic ties.

http://www.frank-van-heertum.info/photos/namibia/Himba/Himba.html

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