The Himba people are a tribe of pastoralists who live in north western Namibia, in the Kuene region formerly known as Kaokoland. The region is a vast stretch of land bordered by Angola to the north and Atlantic Ocean to the west.
This Himba's girl's braids are tied back, indicating that she's ready to be married.
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| Himba woman with an eye-catching elaborate hairstyle |
At the engagement ceremony, the groom's family present live animals to be killed and offered to the bride's family along with bags of sugar and as a symbol that there will always be an abundance of food.
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| A Himba woman wearing her bridal finery |
Part of the wedding rituals includes; the payment of 40 cattles (bride price) to the bride’s family. Cowrie shells are presented, representing fertility and prosperity.
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| A Himba woman wearing her bridal finery |
At the ceremony, a chunky, sour and pretty foul brewed beer is specially made and served.
Read more: DailyMail.co.uk & Namibiawedding.com
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