The Himba tribe is also called the OmuHimba or the OvaHimba. They are indigenous peoples with an estimated population of about 50,000 people living in northern Namibia, in the Kunene Region.
There are so many things weird about these people considered to be the last sect of the nomadic people of Namibia.
They are said to give s3x for free to their guests and also they adorn newborns with bead necklaces.
As if these are not enough, the tribe lives in isolation and is wary of external contacts.
The people work hard to ensure that their beliefs and culture is not contaminated in any form by outsiders.
The Himba people are predominately livestock breeders and farmers while their women are preoccupied with gathering firewood, cooking and serving meals, and sourcing for freshwater.
Some of the villagers are socially inclined and very religious, reversing and worshiping their ancient gods.
Although not a new thing in Africa, polygamy is welcome in the tribe and young girls are married off at their early ages.
One of the things most strange about this tribe is the fact that they don’t take their bath.
Of course, there is a reason for this. The Himba tribe have a very harsh climatic condition in their region.
The Himba people live in one of the most extreme environments; the harsh desert climate and the lack of portable are the reasons why this tribe have difficulty getting a bath.
Their lack of bath routine doesn’t mean that they look less pretty. When you find them in their traditional attire, they look great while some have their bodies exposed like the women.
As an alternative, the Himba people make use of the red ochre on their skins and then make use of a daily smoke bath in order to maintain their hygiene.
A shouldering charcoal is dropped into a bowl filled with herbs and the smoke is allowed to ascend and the people bow over this smoking bowl and because of heat, the body perspires and helps in washing the body.
Although the Himba people are friendly to strangers and visitors they will not allow any interference in their culture.
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