Living in the northern region of Namibia, the Himba tribe still lives as in the primitive times. Women here don’t wear tops, but bare their breasts.
The Himba tribe lives mainly in Kaokoland in the Kunene region, in Northern Namibia with a population of about 50,000. Here, they are almost completely isolated from modern society.
Irish photographer Trevor Cole came here to learn about Himba life and culture.
“I like the simplicity and harmony between the tribal groups,” he said. They live simply, work together and easily adapt to the environment. They have the right to decide their own future without having to absorb any other civilization.”
The little girls of the Himba tribe often braid their hair into two simple braids.
When they reach puberty, Himba girls will braid their hair into many braids and apply a mixture of clay and red ocher on their heads.
The Himba tribe is strictly protected by the Namibian government so that their lives are not affected by the presence of tourists.
The Himba tribe still maintains a nomadic lifestyle, they move seasonally, to the best places for their livestock.
To cope with the harsh climate of southern Africa without clothes, the Himba women apply a mixture of red-brown fats and butters to their skin.
Himba women believe that red is beautiful and symbolizes earth and blood.
The wild beauty of Himba women.
Only a few young men wore T-shirts, the rest, most Himba men, were topless.
Himba women are responsible for taking care of the children, while the men often herd livestock away from home for long periods of time.
The Himba tribe still maintains polygamy, and men can have many wives, especially if they have many livestock.
Himba women do not bathe, instead, they cleanse their bodies with aromatic plants and resins.
Women, in addition to taking care of the children, are also responsible for milking the cows every morning.
The accessories on Himba women are often quite sophisticated and vary depending on age and whether they are married or not.