Traditional Attire Collection (#4)

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

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

Turkana elders wear decorative ivory lip ornaments, secured in position by a spigot which is inserted in a hole pierced below the mans lower lip after initiation

As the sun rises above the forested peaks of Mount Nyiru, members of a Turkana family chat and plan their days activities

A Turkana man strides purposefully across the treeless Lotagipi Plains as an Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus) watches him atop a termite mound

In their dances, Samburu warriors take it in turns to leap high in the air from a standing position without bending their knees

Samburu warriors, spears in hand, jump into the air without bending their knees during one of their dance routines

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

In the early morning, a Dassanech man puts on his serval cat skin cape and ostrich-feather headdress to participate in his Dimi ceremony, an important initiation ceremony

A Mursi mother and child. The mother shades her shaven head from the sun with a small decorated leather apron.The Mursi speak a Nilotic language and have affinities with the Shilluk

Hamar women dance, sing and blow small tin trumpets during a Jumping of the Bull ceremony. The semi-nomadic Hamar of Southwest Ethiopia embrace an age-grade system that includes several rites of

A Hamar woman is left with bloody wheals, which were inflicted during a Hamar Jumping of the Bull ceremony when female friends

During a Jumping of the Bull ceremony.; The semi-nomadic Hamar of Southwest Ethiopia embrace an age-grade system that includes several rites of passage for young men

Two pretty Karo girls in traditional attire. Most girls pierce a hole below the lower lip in which they place a thin piece of metal or a nail for decoration

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 man winnows Teff, a small-grained cereal, with a wooden hayfork.; Teff is grown extensively in Ethiopia and is used to make injera, a fermented, bread-type pancake

A man rides to market on his gaily-caprisoned pony. His saddlecloth is embroidered with Ethiopias imperial lion. Lions are associated with Ethiopias last monarch, the late Emperor Haile Selassie

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

A Yemeni trader at his market stall in the old Suq. Surrounded by a massive 20 to 30-foot high wall, old Sana a is one of the worlds oldest inhabited cities

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"Captivating Cultures: Celebrating the Beauty of Traditional Attire" Young Msai girls decorate their faces with ochre, embracing their ancestral traditions and showcasing their unique identity. A Hadza hunter smokes cannabis from a crude stone pipe, immersing himself in ancient rituals that connect him to his heritage and land. Adorned in vibrant red ochre, a Himba woman radiates pride as she dons her traditional attire, symbolizing her cultural roots and resilience. Transported back to the 1960s, an old Kikuyu lady picks coffee while wearing the timeless garments of her community, preserving customs passed down through generations. Mesmerized by modern marvels above them, two Msai warriors stand tall amidst the Masai Mara landscape, proudly displaying their traditional clothing that reflects bravery and honor. Almost every Himba woman wears anklets – delicate adornments that not only enhance beauty but also signify social status within this proud Namibian tribe. Balancing tradition with daily life demands, a Giriama girl from Kenya's Coast Province carries herself gracefully while draped in her customary apparel - a testament to resilience and cultural preservation. With rhythmic movements under starlit skies, Himba women perform the otjiunda dance; their colorful garments swirling as they celebrate unity and spirituality together. In Rajasthan's Jaisalmer city near Gadi Sagar Lake stands an Indian woman wearing a resplendent saree - an embodiment of gracefulness intertwined with rich heritage dating back centuries. Donning fierce traditional dress fit for battle, a Zulu warrior exudes strength and courage while honoring his ancestors' legacy through distinctive attire passed down over time. Japan's Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail witnesses countless pilgrims dressed in traditional garb as they embark on spiritual journeys rooted deep within Japanese culture.