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Ombuena Young Himba Woman's Neckring - Seed beads and Ochre
Ombuena Young Himba Woman's Neckring - Seed beads and Ochre
Ombuena Young Himba Woman's Neckring - Seed beads and Ochre

Ombuena Young Himba Woman's Neckring - Seed beads and Ochre

$ 184.8

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Condition: New

    Description

    An authentic Himba Neckring from Namibia.
    In 2012, Nharo did a project collecting objects of cultural attire from the Himba community in and around Opuwo, Kunene, Namibia.
    More information about the project is available here:
    The Ombuena is worn by a young woman from the time of menarche until the birth of the first child. The piece is composed of white seed beads and covered with otjize, a mixture of ochre, fat and herbs. This ombuena was originally worn in Opuwo and collected in 2012 by Nharo.
    Dimensions:
    Height: 3 cm
    Width: 23 cm
    Length: 23 cm
    Weight: 339 g
    Nharo spent a lot of time with the Himba and is proud to work with them promote their culture.