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Himba Mother sent on 17 Aprile 2026 (10:49) by Roberto Pazzi. 18 comments, 449 views.

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Portrait of a young Himba woman with her baby (Namibia). HUMANKIND, my premium, limited-edition, museum-quality standard book featuring over 200 large-format photos. Available on my website: https://robertopazziphoto.com The Himba people are an indigenous community who mainly inhabit the remote northwestern regions of Namibia. Traditionally semi-nomadic pastoralists, they depend largely on cattle and goat herding, activities that shape not only their economy, but also their social structure and cultural identity. Livestock serves as far more than sustenance; it represents wealth, prestige, and continuity within the community. The Himba are widely recognized for their striking and distinctive appearance. Women apply a traditional cosmetic mixture known as otjize, a blend of red ochre powder, butterfat, and aromatic herbs. This reddish paste protects the skin from the harsh climate while also serving aesthetic and symbolic purposes. Hairstyles hold profound cultural meaning, particularly for women. Intricate braids and adornments signify age, marital status, and stage of life. Young girls typically wear two forward-facing braids called ozondato, whereas married women and mothers adopt more elaborate styles, often embellished with shells, beads, and animal hair. Men’s hairstyles also reflect social standing and age; for instance, young unmarried men traditionally wear a single braid known as ondatu. Clothing, though minimal, carries deep symbolic value. Women generally wear calfskin skirts and adorn themselves with handcrafted jewelry fashioned from iron, copper, shells, and ostrich eggshells. Traditional Himba dwellings are dome-shaped huts constructed from interwoven sticks, mud, and cow dung. These homes are arranged in circular family compounds, typically centered around a sacred fire. This fire embodies the spiritual bond between the living and their ancestors and is carefully maintained as a focal point of religious and cultural life. Despite increasing contact with modern society, the Himba have succeeded in preserving much of their ancestral way of life, along with their language, Otjiherero, and their enduring customs. Website: https://robertopazziphoto.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/roberto_pazzi_photo

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Buttura Roberto

sent on 17 Aprile 2026 (11:23) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

fantastic, gorgeous women

Kroki

sent on 17 Aprile 2026 (11:41) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hinbi women are among the most beautiful in the world... too bad that now with overturismo they have ended up in practices of sexual exploitation ...

Sole24

sent on 17 Aprile 2026 (14:10) | This comment has been translated

Fantastic!

Bo Larkeed

sent on 18 Aprile 2026 (7:42) | This comment has been translated

Marvelous

Roberto Pazzi

sent on 18 Aprile 2026 (9:54) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Roberto!

Roberto Pazzi

sent on 18 Aprile 2026 (9:55) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Kroki!

Roberto Pazzi

sent on 18 Aprile 2026 (9:55) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Sole24!

Roberto Pazzi

sent on 18 Aprile 2026 (9:55) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Bo!

Coradocon

sent on 18 Aprile 2026 (19:18) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Magnificent
Hi Corrado

Agata Arezzo

sent on 18 Aprile 2026 (22:17) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful portrait, congratulations Roberto!
Greetings Agata ;-)

Parsifal64

sent on 19 Aprile 2026 (10:36) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Extraordinary realization and beautiful document. Women of great strength and a people that I appreciate and esteem very much. Unfortunately, as often happens, it is exploited only in order to make money at the expense of others.
Nice document and implementation.
Chapeau
Hi Mario

Roberto Pazzi

sent on 19 Aprile 2026 (11:35) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Corrado! Greetings!

Roberto Pazzi

sent on 19 Aprile 2026 (11:35) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Agata! Greetings!

Roberto Pazzi

sent on 19 Aprile 2026 (11:36) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Mario! Greetings!

Claudio Ricci

sent on 24 Aprile 2026 (1:51) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A great photographer of this kind.

Peter Pipistrello

sent on 24 Aprile 2026 (7:38) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

:-o :-o :-o congratulations Roberto, Peter

Roberto Pazzi

sent on 24 Aprile 2026 (9:43) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Claudio!

Roberto Pazzi

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Thanks Peter!

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