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Background imageIndigenous People Collection: Couple of Maasai with dhow admiring the crystal sea standing on a palm fringed beach, Zanzibar

Couple of Maasai with dhow admiring the crystal sea standing on a palm fringed beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania (MR)

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: Vruniga, Rwanda. Traditional Intore dancers perform at the annual gorilla naming ceremony

Vruniga, Rwanda. Traditional Intore dancers perform at the annual gorilla naming ceremony, Kwita Izina

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: Woman of the Ann tribe, nr Kyaing Tong, Golden Triangle, Myanmar, (Burma)

Woman of the Ann tribe, nr Kyaing Tong, Golden Triangle, Myanmar, (Burma)

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: Male Msai dancers, Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Male Msai dancers, Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: Dancer in Traditional Costume, Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria, Copacabana, La Paz Department

Dancer in Traditional Costume, Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria, Copacabana, La Paz Department, Bolivia

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: Kenya, Laikipia, Ol Malo. A Samburu boy and girl hold hands at a dance in their local manyatta

Kenya, Laikipia, Ol Malo. A Samburu boy and girl hold hands at a dance in their local manyatta

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: An old Himba woman

An old Himba woman, upright despite her years, rides her donkey through harsh land where mid-day temperatures rise to 400C. Her body gleams from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: !Kung women sing and clap their hands to the rhythm of their menfolk

!Kung women sing and clap their hands to the rhythm of their menfolk. The !Kung are San hunter-gatherers, often referred to as Bushmen

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: An old !Kung man

An old !Kung man. The !Kung are San hunter-gatherers, often referred to as Bushmen. They differ in appearance from the rest of black Africa having yellowish skin and being lightly boned

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: A Msai Warrior watches a hot air balloon float over the Mara plains

A Msai Warrior watches a hot air balloon float over the Mara plains

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: Two Msai warriors watch a hot air balloon flight over Masai Mara

Two Msai warriors watch a hot air balloon flight over Masai Mara

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: On a clear morning

On a clear morning, a Samburu warrior looks out over miles of unspoilt semi-arid country to Mount Kenya, 70 miles distant as the crow flies

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: A Samburu warrior looks out across the eastern scarp

A Samburu warrior looks out across the eastern scarp of Africas Great Rift Valley at Poro, Northern Kenya where the land drop precipitously 3, 000 feet

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: A young Dassanech boy silhouetted against the evening

A young Dassanech boy silhouetted against the evening sky at his settlement alongside the Omo River. Much the largest of the tribes in the Omo Valley numbering around 50, 000

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: At 509 feet below sea level, Lake Assal is the lowest place in Africa

At 509 feet below sea level, Lake Assal is the lowest place in Africa. From time immemorial, nomadic Afar tribesmen have come here regularly with their camels to collect salt

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: An Afar camel caravan crossing the salt flats of Lake Assal

An Afar camel caravan crossing the salt flats of Lake Assal, Djibouti as shadows lengthen in the late afternoon. At 509 feet below sea level, Lake Assal is the lowest place in Africa

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: A Bedouin man kneels on top of a sand dune in the desert

A Bedouin man kneels on top of a sand dune in the desert. He wears the traditional Omani long white cloak or dish dash, a turban, a ceremonial curved dagger (khanjar) and holds a short camel stick

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: Tea pickers at the Long Coc tea estates, Phu Tho Province, Vietnam

Tea pickers at the Long Coc tea estates, Phu Tho Province, Vietnam

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: Portrait of a young Msai girl with a traditional Shuka dress in a village near Arusha, Tanzania

Portrait of a young Msai girl with a traditional Shuka dress in a village near Arusha, Tanzania, Africa

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: Msai dancers, Loliondo area, near Serengeti, Tanzania

Msai dancers, Loliondo area, near Serengeti, Tanzania

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: Samburu warriors, infront of muddy backdrop at Sunset, Laikipia Kenya

Samburu warriors, infront of muddy backdrop at Sunset, Laikipia Kenya

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: Chang tribe, mans jewellery, Nagaland, N. E. India

Chang tribe, mans jewellery, Nagaland, N. E. India
Chang tribe, mans jewellery, Nagaland, N.E. India

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: Yimchunger tribesman with earring, Nagaland, N. E. India

Yimchunger tribesman with earring, Nagaland, N. E. India
Yimchunger tribesman with earring, Nagaland, N.E. India

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: Silhouette of Msai warrior, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

Silhouette of Msai warrior, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: Silhouette of Msai warriors, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

Silhouette of Msai warriors, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: Native Uro Family dining at sunset, Uros Floating Islands, Lake Titicaca, Puno Region

Native Uro Family dining at sunset, Uros Floating Islands, Lake Titicaca, Puno Region, Peru

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: Native Uro Lady, Uros Floating Islands, Lake Titicaca, Puno Region, Peru

Native Uro Lady, Uros Floating Islands, Lake Titicaca, Puno Region, Peru

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: Myanmar, Burma, Naga Hills. A Tangkhul Naga in his ceremonial finery celebrating the Naga New Year

Myanmar, Burma, Naga Hills. A Tangkhul Naga in his ceremonial finery celebrating the Naga New Year Festival (Kaing Bi) in Leshi village

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: A Hadza hunter checks the straightness of a new arrow shaft

A Hadza hunter checks the straightness of a new arrow shaft
A Hadza hunter wearing the skins of a baboon and genet cat checks the straightness of a new arrow shaft, fledged with guinea fowl feathers.The Hadzabe are a thousand-strong community of

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: A wood carver puts the finishing touches to a Chiefs chair

A wood carver puts the finishing touches to a Chiefs chair. These two-piece, three-legged stools with high, decorated backs are beautifully made from hard wood and have become popular with tourists

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: A woman shades her child as she inspects a rich fish

A woman shades her child as she inspects a rich fish haul drying in the sun.& #x26; #x0B; 363 miles long and covering one fifth of Malawi

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: Dancer in Aztec costume performing in Constitution

Dancer in Aztec costume performing in Constitution Plaza in front of the National Palace, Mexico City

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: A Bara woman works in her paddy fields close to the

A Bara woman works in her paddy fields close to the Isalo National Park. Rice is the staple food of the Malagasy people. She has put on her face a paste made from the powdered seeds

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: A Berber tribesman is silhouetted as he leads his two

A Berber tribesman is silhouetted as he leads his two camels along the top of sand dune in the Erg Chegaga, in the Sahara region of Morocco. (MR)

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: Myanmar (Burma)

Myanmar (Burma), Sagaing Region, Lahe village, Naga New Year Festival, Tiger teeth necklace MYANMAR (BURMA), Sagaing Division, Lahe village, Naga New Year Festival, Tiger teeth necklace

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: A group of cheerful women carry sweet potatoes to market

A group of cheerful women carry sweet potatoes to market in traditional split-bamboo baskets balanced on their heads

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: Three camel riders silhouetted against an evening sky

Three camel riders silhouetted against an evening sky

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: Intore drummer performs at Butare

Intore drummer performs at Butare.In the days of the monarchy in Rwanda, Intore dancers were an integral part of the Royal Court. Today, several groups perform nationally and internationally

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: A Himba youth with his hair styled in a long plait, known as ondatu

A Himba youth with his hair styled in a long plait, known as ondatu. Once married, he will split the ondatu into two plaits and keep them covered

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: Two happy Himba girls ride a donkey to market

Two happy Himba girls ride a donkey to market. Their bodies gleam from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs. Their long hair is styled in the traditional Himba way

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: A Himba woman milks a cow in the stock enclosure close to her home

A Himba woman milks a cow in the stock enclosure close to her home. Traditional milk containers made from hollowed wood are preferred to their modern equivalents

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: Himba women perform the otjiunda dance

Himba women perform the otjiunda dance, stamping their feet, clapping and chanting while one of them gyrates in the centre of the circle

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: A Himba woman lights a small fire made of woodshavings

A Himba woman lights a small fire made of woodshavings and scented butterfat as part of her personal hygiene routine. Once the shavings are smoking she will cover herself with a sheepskin cloak

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: An innovative roadside craft stall owned by an Herero man near Twyfelfontein

An innovative roadside craft stall owned by an Herero man near Twyfelfontein

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: An Herero man and two women ride home in a donkey cart

An Herero man and two women ride home in a donkey cart. The elaborate dresses and unique hat styles of Herero women can be traced back to 19th century German missionaries who took exception to what

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: !Kung hunter-gatherers pause to check a distant wild

!Kung hunter-gatherers pause to check a distant wild animal in the early morning. The !Kung are a part of the San of Southern Africa who are often referred to as Bushmen

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: A band of

A band of !Kung hunter-gatherers makes a stealthy approach towards an antelope, their bows & arrows at the ready. The !Kung are a part of the San of Southern Africa who are often referred to as

Background imageIndigenous People Collection: An attractive !Kung woman

An attractive !Kung woman. The !Kung are San hunter-gatherers, often referred to as Bushmen. They differ in appearance from the rest of black Africa having yellowish skin and being lightly boned



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