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The northern Kunene Region is home to the Himba people, a nomadic tribe of Herero origin that still lives and dresses according to ancient customs and traditions.
Difference in clothing - the traditional way or just in jeans !! (A herero women)
I took this picture at a petrol station - on our way to Etosha Park. The people in Namibia are friendly - Namibia was a great experience.

Updated Aug 12, 2006

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