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The Herero, also known as Ovaherero, are Bantu ethnic group inhabiting parts of Southern Africa. The majority reside in Namibia, with the remainder found in Botswana and Angola. There were an estimated 250,000 Herero people in Namibia in 2013.
The Herero (together with the Himba) moved into present-day Namibia and Botswana as part of a larger migration of Bantu-speaking peoples from east Africa several hundred years ago. About 150 years ago, the group began to split and a large group that we know today as the Herero moved southward, while the ancestors of the present-day Himba remained in the north. During the 19th century, the Herero came under the influence of German missionaries who took exception to what they considered to be the immodesty of the traditional Herero dress, or lack of dress (it was similar to the what we see with the Himba today). Herero women eventually adopted the style of dress that makes them so distinctive today. The dress itself falls to the ankles and includes long sleeves and a bodice that buttons up close to the neck. Over this, many women also wear a shawl. Under the dress (so I was told) the women wear six to eight petticoats to add fullness to the skirts. As a hat, Herero women wear a uniquely shaped headpiece that is said to resemble (and pay homage to) the horns of their cattle. Although the influence of the missionaries is certainly diminished in modern day Namibia, Herero women are still seen proudly wearing this elaborate costume in rural parts of the country as well as downtown Windhoek, the capital. This shot was taken at an annual Herero festival, celebrating their independence and culture.
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The Herero and Nama genocide (1904-1908) was carried out by Germany in South West Africa, now called Namibia. It killed 60,000 Hereros and 10,000 Nama, 50% to 70% of them. It featured concentration camps, skin-and-bone people, mass graves, medical experiments and good German record-keeping - more than 30 years before the Jewish Holocaust. People who blame…
Many traditional garments are getting a new life lately, being incorporated into world fashion trends. Modern fashion designers often use old folk clothes styles, embroidery patterns, accessories, etc. in their new collections. Whether it’s because of lack of imagination or due to respect for the traditional culture, many folk garments are back in fashion. And the African Herero dress is one of the latest trends in modern African fashion.
Stamps showing Herero Chat Namibornis herero, with distribution map showing range
We recently spoke to London-based photographer Jim Naughten about his stunning portrait series of the Herero tribe members of Namibia. How did this series come about? What was your inspiration? “I traveled in Africa after finishing college. I bought an old motorbike and more or less stumbled across Namibia on my journey. It was instantly spellbinding—the extraordinary landscapes, the colorful and varied inhabitants and their surreal and often brutal history. I photographed the same tribe back then with my old film camera but always wanted to return to make a more extended project. I'm fascinated by history and often choose projects that make connections with the past.”
Le photographe français Stéphan Gladieu a parcouru le monde pour aller à la rencontre d’histoires singulières et rapporter les témoignages des damnés, du sel aux…
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The Herero or Ovaherero - were nomadic herdsman who at the time of European contact, lived in Namibia and Botswana. They comprised several ...
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Conflict and Costume is an in-depth look at the bold and gorgeous costumes that have come to represent the cultural identity of the Herero people.
Where to find and how to visit the indigenous tribes in Namibia: our experience visiting Himba, San (Bushmen), Damara, and Herero people.
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Even in a continent rich with fantastic traditional garments, the Herero tribe of Namibia stands out. Photographer Jim Naughten first came across and p ...
They say the Herero women’s dresses have seven petticoats. This people from northern Namibia speaks the same language as the Himba, who have also been the subject of a Charles Fréger series. The Herero people were particularly affected by the colonisation of their country. In 1904, they revolted against the German colonists. The movement was
