The Himba wear little clothing, but the women are famous for covering themselves with otjize, a mixture of butter fat and ochre. The mixture gives their skins a reddish tinge. This symbolizes earth’s rich red color and the blood that symbolizes life, and is consistent with the Himba ideal of beauty.
fucking awesome
this woman is actually stunning
Hey, I saw a bunch of women like this one while searching up references for African tribeswomen. So glad I know what people they belong to.
(Source: itaibachar)
