African tribe

Photographer Jimmy Nelson traveled the world to document the cultures of indigenous tribes at risk of disappearing. It took him over four years to complete his project and the result is the brilliant book “Before They Pass Away.”

A look at traditional Himba hairstyles, and typical hair salon buildings catering to other hairstyles in Namibia.

On the Serengeti Plain, where the golden grass stretches to meet the endless sky, Kaya, a young Maasai girl, stands proudly among her tribe. Her vibrant red Maasai shuka contrasts boldly against the…

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The Kara tribe is the smallest ethnic group of the Omo valley with less than 2,000 members left. Even though cattle and goats are prized possessions, the Karas are primarily an agriculture-based society.

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Portrait of Guyna from Hamar Tribe, Turmi Market, Omo Valley, Ethiopia

African Jewelry African jewelry does not have a purely aesthetic function. Shapes, colors and materials refer to ancient meanings of hope, protection, sacredness. These wonderful necklaces give those who wear them a timeless charm and all the magic of their country of origin.

The Maasai are a tribal group of Eastern Africa originating and currently living in Kenya and northern Tanzania. Primarily a cattle herding tribe, traditionally families lived in what is known as kraals (circular living quarters made of primarily acacia thorns to keep wild prey from attacking both members as well as prey). Each member of the family and larger tribe has a very distinct role to play with regards to daily life. In traditional / village settings, women concerned with the…

Portraits of Ethiopia's Suri tribe show the age-old tradition of inserting clay plates into their bottom lips as a status symbol. The tribe inhabit the mountains of the Great Rift Valley in south-western Ethiopia.