Himba Woman No. 01 - Limited Edition of 5 Print

Photographed May 2019 North Namibia, border to Angola A road trip in May 2019 through Namibia brought me to the HIMBAS. Unusual sculptural beauty, enhanced by intricate hairstyles and their skins rubbed with red ochre - the himbas, an ancient semi-nomadic tribe living in the Kunene Region of Namibia & Angola. Their 1st settlements can be traced back to the early 16th century. At the end of the 19th century Namibia was plagued by a relentless bovine epidemic. Most of the cattle that the #Herero tribe depended on perished, leading to a great crisis which lead the tribe to move to different regions. Still, some decided to stay & struggle for survival instead. Then & there the Himba identity came into being. Himba means beggar & many of those that remained roamed the vast Kaokoland in search of cattle & crops asking others for help. The women are famous for rubbing their bodies with #otjize, believed to protect their skins against the harsh climate. The red mixture is said to symbolize earth's rich red color and the blood that symbolizes life. One of the most remarkable traits is that the women are not allowed to use water for washing. This dates back to the great droughts where water was scarce & only men were allowed access for washing purposes. The women do take a daily smoke bath for personal hygiene however. __________ Signed, dated and inscribed with title and the edition number. Measurements (cm) Image Size - 50 x 67 White Border - 3 External Size - 56 x 37 Printed on 285g/m Hahnemühle Fine Art Pearl paper with a Silk Gloss surface. Hahnemühle’s authentic art paper is regarded as top of the line and often used for exhibitions and limited-edition art prints. The premium print using Epson UltraChrome Pro pigments ensures the finest tonal gradation. Six colors and three shades of black provide all the nuances and emphasise every detail. Pictures are reproduced at an ultra-high resolution of 1,440 dpi with perfect grey balance. Extremely long-lasting color that is true to the original.

Print:Giclee on Fine Art Paper

Size:9 W x 12 H x 0.1 D in

Size with Frame:14.25 W x 17.25 H x 1.2 D in

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