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Mbalantu – The eembuvi-plaits of the Women

by Bernd Grahl | Jun 20, 2012 | Stamps and Stories, Uncategorized

The Mbalantu live in the extreme northern parts of the Omusati Region and part of their tribal area extends into southern Angola. As they take a rather insignificant position among the OshiWambo-speaking groups, they were neither frequented by early traders during the...

OvaHimba – The Ekori-Headdress of the Women

by Bernd Grahl | Apr 12, 2012 | Stamps and Stories, Uncategorized

In contrast to all other Namibian culture groups, the OvaHimba have retained their age-old prescribed sets of skin clothes, headdresses and ornaments due to their natural conservatism and geographic isolation until fairly recently. Traditionally, the OvaHimba are...

Ngandjera – the oshikoma and iipando Headdress

by Bernd Grahl | Feb 16, 2012 | News, Stamps and Stories

For centuries the Ngandjera and Kwaluudhi have occupied the western regions of the area formerly known as Ovamboland.  In the past the coiffures worn by their girls and women were of such stunning beauty that they were known far beyond their tribal areas. The...

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