Traditional Attire Collection (page 2)

Sarawak Men Dressed In Traditional Attire With Blowpipes; Sarawak

Balangida Lelu, Northern Tanzania. The finery of a Datoga woman. The traditional attire of Datoga women includes
Balangida Lelu, Northern Tanzania.The finery of a Datoga woman. The traditional attire of Datoga women includes beautifully tanned and decorated leather dresses

An old Himba woman, upright despite her years, rides her donkey through harsh land where mid-day temperatures rise to 400C. Her body gleams from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs

A band of !Kung hunter-gatherers makes a stealthy approach towards an antelope, their bows & arrows at the ready. The !Kung are a part of the San of Southern Africa who are often referred to as

!Kung women sing and clap their hands to the rhythm of their menfolk. The !Kung are San hunter-gatherers, often referred to as Bushmen

An old !Kung man. The !Kung are San hunter-gatherers, often referred to as Bushmen. They differ in appearance from the rest of black Africa having yellowish skin and being lightly boned

Kenya, South Horr, Kurungu. A Samburu youth after his circumcision. The day after he has been circumcised, the initiate must hang in his pierced earlobes copper ear ornaments that are normally worn

Dressed in his black goatskin cloak, a Samburu boy puts his bundle of sticks, staves and gum on the roof of his mothers house

In the weeks leading up to their circumcision, Samburu boys gather frequently to sing the lebarta, a circumcision song with a slow, haunting melody whose words are ad-libbed to suit the occasion

Laikipiak Msai

Detail of a Msai warriors ear ornaments and other beaded or metal adornments. The Msai practice of piercing ears in adolescence and gradually elongating the lobes is gradually dying out

During an eunoto ceremony when Msai warriors become junior elders, their heads are shaved and they daub themselves with white clay

A Dassanech man with a shock of hair.; The Omo Delta of southwest Ethiopia is one of the least accessible and least developed parts of East Africa

Nyangatom men their faces and bodies with stylised patterns using natural pigments obtained from chalk, ochre and crushed rock prior to a dance

A Dorze man sits outside his home smoking locally-grown tobacco using a traditional long-stemmed pipe. Living in highlands west of the Abyssinian Rift Valley

A Borana man at Mega in southern Ethiopia wears a phallic Kallaacha on his forehead. Made of cast aluminium and ivory or bone

Japan, Wakayama Prefecture, Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail (UNESCO Site), Japanese Cedars Forest

Japan, Kyoto, Historic Higashiyama district, To-ji Pagoda

Two Msai men silhouetted on a hill at sunset

Two Datoga men participate in a mock stick fight. The Datoga (known to their Msai neighbours as the Mang ati and to the Iraqw as Babaraig) live in northern Tanzania and are primarily pastoralists

A Hadza hunter checks the straightness of a new arrow shaft
A Hadza hunter wearing the skins of a baboon and genet cat checks the straightness of a new arrow shaft, fledged with guinea fowl feathers.The Hadzabe are a thousand-strong community of

Datoga baby on his mothers back
A Datoga baby is carried in a leather carrier on his mothers back The traditional attire of Datoga women includes beautifully tanned and decorated leather dresses

Deep Msai wells at Loibor Serrit where cattle paths are cut deep into the soil to allow livestock nearer to the source of water

A Msai woman in traditional attire. The preponderance of white glass beads in her ornaments denotes that she is from the Kisongo section of the Msai, the largest clan group

The scene at a Msai manyatta south of Lake Natron
The scene at a Msai manyatta, or homestead, as the first rays of sun herald another scorching day in an arid part of northern Tanzania, south of Lake Natron

Msai - old and new
Old and new. Dressed traditionally and carrying familiar wooden staff, two young men give hints that the lifestyle of younger Msai generations is changing gradually in Tanzania

Young Datoga man in a well
A young Datoga man helps to draw water for his familys livestock from a well on the east side of Lake Manyara. All young men wear strings of twisted yellow and light blue beads round their waists

A young Datoga boy
A young boy of the Datoga tribe crosses the plains east of Lake Manyara in Northern Tanzania. The Manyara escarpment (a western boundary wall of the Gregory Rift) is visible in the distance

Members of a Folklore Dance group waiting to perform, Merida, Yucatan State

A nomad sits in the desert and talks on his mobile phone. It should be noted that it is not always possible to recieve a signal

Mauritania, Brakna, Desert Guide

Mauritania, Tagant, Mauritanian guide in the desert

The twice-weekly market at Kisoro is a hive of activity with women selling their farm produce to traders from all over Uganda

A Himba mother and baby son relax outside their dome-shaped home. Their bodies gleam from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs

An Herero man and two women ride home in a donkey cart. The elaborate dresses and unique hat styles of Herero women can be traced back to 19th century German missionaries who took exception to what

!Kung hunter-gatherers pause to check a distant wild animal in the early morning. The !Kung are a part of the San of Southern Africa who are often referred to as Bushmen

A proud Samburu mother of two recently circumcised boys wears briefly their bird skin headdresses round her neck after they discard them during the lmuget loolbaa ceremony (the ceremony of the arrows)

A young Samburu boy sucks marrow straight from the leg bone of a cow. Marrow is a much sought-after delicacy. During every Samburu ceremony

Samburu initiates sing during the month after their circumcision. As their wounds heal, their dances become more energetic

A Samburu initiate with bird skins hanging from his headband. While their wounds heal for a month after circumcision, initiates spend their time wandering in the countryside attempting to kill as

A Samburu initiate takes aim at a bird with a blunt arrow. While their wounds heal for a month after circumcision, initiates spend their time wandering in the countryside attempting to kill as many

A Samburu mother shaves her sons head outside her home the day before he is circumcised. Round her neck hangs his nchipi - the distinctive decoration of every boy who participates in the circumcision

Mothers rub animal fat into their sons cloaks to make them supple. This task is performed shortly before the boys set out on an arduous journey to collect sticks, staves and gum to make bows

A Samburu youth is forcibly restrained after throwing a fit in the tension-filled days leading up to his circumcision. It is not uncommon for Samburu youths and warriors to succumb to hysterical

Up to a year before his circumcision, a Samburu boy will style his hair in a distinctive pudding bowl shape and often rub charcoal and fat into it

A Turkana woman sitting in the doorway of her hut. Her heavy mporro braided necklace identifies her as a married woman. Typical of her tribe

El Molo fishermen in their dugout canoe on the fringe of the Omo Delta. The El Molo are reputedly Kenyas smallest tribe, a group of nomadic fishermen who fish the Omo delta and Lake turkana

A Msai warrior speaks on his mobile phone from the saddle of his camel near Lake Magadi in Kenyas Rift Valley Province. Mobile phones are a popular method of communicating with family

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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.