We have all heard about the Traditional Healer, the Witchdoctor and the Shaman, but what do they really believe or practice on millions of African patients every day? Granted a few hours and some questions doesn’t give you a proper insight into what REALLY goes on, but at least I have scratched the surface […]
Tag Archives: tribe
September
13
Samburu County and the Camel Derby at Maralal
posted by hazel vint
Ever thought you could enter a camel race and win $230 and to top it off watch a marriage ceremony of the Samburu people? Maralal, in the Samburu county of Kenya, was named so for the shiny tin roofs of the White settlers. Picture a charming little town of many shops, hotels, restaurants and […]
July
12
Himba People, Namibia
posted by hazel vint
The Himba women and girls cover their hair with clay, creating clay dreadlocks and smear their bodies to protect themselves from the sun and mosquitos. They wear goat and sheep skins around their waists and cover their bodies in jewellery. Unfortunately it seems that the tradition is no longer standing for the men, who wear […]
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Lone Landloping Lady 