Himba Necklace - Figure - Himba - Namibia

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Himba Necklace, a single leather and metal artifact from Namibia dating to 1910–1920, of the Himba people, provenance Galerie Majestic, Paris, dimensions 40 cm high by 4 cm wide by 2 cm deep, sold with stand.

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The Himba (or OvaHimba) are indigenous peoples living in northern Namibia, in the Kunene Region (formerly Kaokoland) and on the other side of the Kunene River in Angola. The Himba are considered the last (semi-) nomadic, pastoralist people of Namibia.

Himba women are famous for covering themselves with otjize paste, a cosmetic mixture of butterfat and ochre pigment, to cleanse the skin over long periods due to water scarcity and protect themselves from the extremely hot and dry climate of the Kaokoland as well as against mosquito insect bites. Otjize, often perfumed with the aromatic resin, is considered foremost a highly desirable aesthetic beauty cosmetic, symbolizing earth’s rich red color and blood the essence of life, and is consistent with the OvaHimba ideal of beauty.

Hairstyle and jewelry play a significant role among the OvaHimba, it indicates age and social status within their community.

Provenance: Galerie Majestic, Paris

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The Himba (or OvaHimba) are indigenous peoples living in northern Namibia, in the Kunene Region (formerly Kaokoland) and on the other side of the Kunene River in Angola. The Himba are considered the last (semi-) nomadic, pastoralist people of Namibia.

Himba women are famous for covering themselves with otjize paste, a cosmetic mixture of butterfat and ochre pigment, to cleanse the skin over long periods due to water scarcity and protect themselves from the extremely hot and dry climate of the Kaokoland as well as against mosquito insect bites. Otjize, often perfumed with the aromatic resin, is considered foremost a highly desirable aesthetic beauty cosmetic, symbolizing earth’s rich red color and blood the essence of life, and is consistent with the OvaHimba ideal of beauty.

Hairstyle and jewelry play a significant role among the OvaHimba, it indicates age and social status within their community.

Provenance: Galerie Majestic, Paris

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Experts in Ancient African Art
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Title
Himba Necklace
Country of origin
Namibia
Material
Leather, Metal
Ethnic group/culture
Himba
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
40 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
SpainVerified
297
Objects sold
100%
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