Tribes of the world

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.”

This incredible photograph is of a Kalinga woman from the Philippines. Her name is Apo Whang Od, and she is the last of the Kalinga tattoo…

Checkout the most remote and unique nomadic tribes of the world. Read about their types, living style, culture, art, custom and food habbits in this blog.

This wonderful world is built up of so many different beliefs and cultures. Some, we were even uncertain existed until recent times. Tribes live on and are strong in the cultures of various countries. Rich diversity and teachings stem from the ages...

Behind the ancient way of life for the Tuareg tribe of the Sahara is a culture so progressive it would even make some people in liberal western cultures blush.

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Photographer Jimmy Nelson spent three years between 2010 and 2013 visiting some of the indigenous cultures found in the furthest corners of our planet.

Dive into the fascinating world of the Sentinelese tribe, Earth's most isolated community. Discover their unique lifestyle, culture, and the legal protections that shield them from the outside world. This article offers a respectful, thoughtful examination of a tribe that time forgot, presenting a case study in human resilience and cultural preservation.

Jimmy Nelson has traveled to the most hidden corners of the planet. In 2013, he published his inaugural photography volume, "Before They Pass Away," followed by "Homage to Humanity" in 2018. He has visited numerous different indigenous communities worldwide and has developed reciprocity projects in collaboration with some of them through the foundation that bears his name.

This travel/portrait photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by photographer Chiara del Sordo. Click on any image to see Chiara’s gallery of projects and ph…