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The humbi people were always known for their different hairstyles. This tradition almost totally faded away during the civil war in Angola but since about 2 decades; the tradition has had a revival. This Humbi girl is wearing the well-known "elephant ears" as a rite of passage. From being a girl to becoming a woman.
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Huila area, Hale village
Mumuilas (or Muhilla or Mumuhuila ) women wear this giant necklace, which looks like the Samburu one in Kenya.
They live in south Angola, the necklace is made of hundreds of little necklaces of beads and ostrich eggs, and everything is covered with a mix of mud, cow dungs, and herbs to give a nice perfume. They keep it for year all day and all night...
© Eric Lafforgue
Mundimba girl with a traditional wig. This wig says that she has changed her age category, she is now a teenager. Soon, she will be married.
Combelo village, south Angola
© Eric Lafforgue
I've been to New York many times to visit family, but this is my first time soaking in the city life. I could not believe the exquisite landmarks I visited and their tremendous stories shared. This is one of them.
My first visit to the renowned Bronx Zoo. I only have positive things to say about it. From the natural exhibits to the variety of exotic animals. I will be coming back hopefully for a weeks time to truly soak in this experience. This bucket list is being scratched off.
Standing at the edge of the Angolan Plateau (the Planalto) that rises almost vertically aprox 1000m and reaching (at this point) about 2300m above see level. Like in the movie "UP!", this place creates its own climate and some times all 4 seasons can alternate in the same day. This photo was taken at sunset, a storm had passed by and a new one was approaching. The temperature was +14 degrees Centigrade, a cool summer day in the heart of Africa ;)
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