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I Photographed A Unique Kenyan Tribe To Show Their Indigenous Beauty (18 Pics)
Tribal life is fading with the invasion of the modern lifestyle. Kenya is one of the most advanced African countries and one can notice clearly that tribes are affected by globalization.
In this series, I am showing the beauty of cultural diversity and how fashion is playing a key role in showing the uniqueness of each tribe.
I've posted on Bored Panda previously and had photographed other tribes too. If you are interested you can find more posts that are similar to this one by clicking here, and here.
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Wendy Kubas 4 years ago
That craftsmanship, on that beadwork, is simply amazing & so beautiful!
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Diandra “Mss Didi” Blackthorn 4 years ago
You COMPLETELY do not understand anything about this culture's ideals of beauty.
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Brîndușa 4 years ago
😲We are talking abiut Africa, do you understand???Tough life there.
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Mili Del Rio 4 years ago
The headdress is formidable all on its own, but he does wear it with a stately presence
Yugan Talovich 4 years ago
Yes, this is a contemporary photo, taken in Kenya.
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Clara Knaub 4 years ago
Omg I’m in love with Taylor too!!!!!! Ahhh so excited for red (Taylor’s version!!!)
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Emma Byrne 4 years ago
There has been a study that shows traditional hunter gather tribes people age slower than westerners and are mentally much more acute than older people in western societies. There is much speculation as to why that might be.
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Miss Cris 4 years ago
Why do they put mud on their hair? It's only for beauty or it has a practical purpose, too?
Mimic 4 years ago
I believe that it protects their hair from the sun and there are minerals in the mud to almost condition it. I'm not 100% positive but I think I remember reading that.
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crazy_cat_notAlady 4 years ago
what is the significance of the accessories they r wearing? in every photo it's different. does it have to do with seniority, accomplishments and honor? it seems, the older they become, the heavier their accessories become. also, they are all so intricate and beautiful!
UpupaEpops 4 years ago
They signify social and marital status. And how many sons you have. If I remember correctly, even the order in which you've given birth. Like if your firstborn was a boy, the pattern will be different than a boy born after a girl. There are also ceremonial reasons as well, like for weddings.
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veronica bingham 4 years ago
This is True pride of Culture and Natural Beauty of both Men, Women & Children. Thank you for these Amazing images. 😃🌹💜
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in.love.with.taylor.swift 4 years ago
why is his hair orange? does that signify something or is it tradition for young men’s hair to be orange?
Nadine Bamberger 4 years ago
I could be wrong, but it might be ochre that's in the clay earth around that area. In Namibia I think it's called Otjize, it's used as protection and for hygienic purposes (not much water available for washing, so the mixture flakes off and takes dirt and dead skin with it).
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Nellisa 4 years ago
Proud people, authentic people. Qualities that are hardly seen in nowadays society
s. vitkovitsky 4 years ago
We should decorate ourselves more, it's nice for others to enjoy! Alsoi, I read that some groups of African people use red clay as a sunscreen, which is why a 'look' for some women is reddish braids, bc sunscreen keeps hair from being damaged, as well. And it's decorative. too!
Miss Cris 4 years ago
It needs time. And we prefer to watch tv or play videogames.
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Miss Cris 4 years ago
Amazing people and pics! However, I'd like to say something I observed to our comments. To pandas, men are tough and fierce while young women are cute and beautiful. Comments to old women are not about them but about what they are wearing. Think about it a sec before downvoting me.
Nellisa 4 years ago
Proud people, authentic people. Qualities that are hardly seen in nowadays society
s. vitkovitsky 4 years ago
We should decorate ourselves more, it's nice for others to enjoy! Alsoi, I read that some groups of African people use red clay as a sunscreen, which is why a 'look' for some women is reddish braids, bc sunscreen keeps hair from being damaged, as well. And it's decorative. too!
Miss Cris 4 years ago
It needs time. And we prefer to watch tv or play videogames.
Load More Replies... Miss Cris 4 years ago
Amazing people and pics! However, I'd like to say something I observed to our comments. To pandas, men are tough and fierce while young women are cute and beautiful. Comments to old women are not about them but about what they are wearing. Think about it a sec before downvoting me.
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