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Sale 209 Lot 513  

NAMIBIAN HIMBA PEOPLE BELT. Traditional adornment or belt of the Himba people of Namibia. Himba women are well-known for their unique appearance, particularly the application of "otjize," a mixture of red ochre powder, butterfat, and aromatic resin, to their skin and hair. This gives them a characteristic reddish hue and symbolizes life and the earth's color. - Length: 37 inches.
Estimate $100-150

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