Himba People: Why Their Women Are Covered With Red Pigment?


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Based on the article from Africa Geographic, the main reason why women applied the red ocher on their body is for them to be distinguished from men. Himba men do not apply red ocher on their bodies. It is also believed that pigment protects them from the scorching heat of the sun. Somehow, the red ocher also blocks hair growth.