The Himba women of Angola are known for their beauty and unique traditions. They cover their bodies and hair with a mixture of ghee, red ochre, and herbs called otjize, which protects their skin from the sun and gives them a characteristic reddish hue. They wear elaborate hairstyles that indicate their age and marital status, and adornments of copper and shells. Their lives revolve around caring for the home, water, milk, and livestock—essential elements in Himba culture. #inspirationofafrica |

Los Himba son un pueblo robusto y saludable, razón por la cual son los únicos capaces de habitar en una de las zonas más inhóspitas del mundo. Los Himbas estan constituidos por entre 20.000 y 50.000 personas, que habitan la región sur de Angola, entre las provincias de Cunene y Namibe, más concretamente en Curoca, en la frontera con el norte de Namibia. #africa #culture #travel #himba | Jeanette Cruz