Pastoralists Collection

Africa, Senegal. A Fulani woman milking the Zebus

Two young Pokot girls wearing traditional ornaments that denote their unmarried status. Their broad belts are made with the metacarpus and metatarsal bones of dikdiks interspersed with beads. Kenya

Africa, Senegal. Sunrise in a Fulani village, cattle going out

A Pokot warrior wearing a cheetah skin jumps high in the air surrounded by young women to celebrate an Atelo ceremony. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language

Isiolo, Northern Kenya. A camel with a traditional carved bell in a traditional Somali Boma

Africa, Senegal. A Fulani woman going out to milk the Zebus

Tuareg Tribesmen - Sahara - West Africa - with spears
Tuareg Tribesmen - Sahara - West Africa - posing for this photograph with their spears. Two other Tuareg self-designations are Kel Tamasheq meaning " speakers of Tamasheq"

Merti, Northern Kenya. A child on top of a camel as a nomadic family migrates

Isiolo, Northern Kenya. A camel in a traditional Somali Boma

Isiolo, Northern Kenya. A traditional Somali pastoralist with a camel in his Boma

Merti, Northern Kenya. A nomadic Somali family migrates to find new grazing in drought conditions

Isiolo, Northern Kenya. Donkeys are loaded up with water at a drying up river bed

North of Merti, Northern Kenya. Camels drink at a northern watering hole

North of Merti, Northern Kenya. Cows drink at a northern watering hole

Merti, Northern Kenya. Turkana women dance to welcome their guests

The ornaments of a Pokot warrior including a ring of goat skin which would have been slaughtered for a ceremony. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language

Pokot men, women and girls dancing to celebrate an Atelo ceremony. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language

A Pokot woman in traditional attire with patterned cicatrices on her back attends an Atelo ceremony. Her broad belt is made with the metacarpus and metatarsal bones of dikdiks interspersed with beads

Pokot women and girls dancing to celebrate an Atelo ceremony. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language

A Pokot woman in traditional attire dances to celebrate an Atelo ceremony. Her broad belt is made with the metacarpus and metatarsal bones of dikdiks interspersed with beads

Pokot men and women dancing to celebrate an Atelo ceremony. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language

Pokot warriors celebrate an Atelo ceremony. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language

Jovial Pokot women celebrate an Atelo ceremony. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language

Pokot women wearing traditional beaded ornaments and brass earrings denoting their married status. celebrate an Atelo ceremony. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language

A Pokot warrior wearing a leopard skin jumps high in the air surrounded by women to celebrate an Atelo ceremony. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language

A young Datoga boy
A young boy of the Datoga tribe crosses the plains east of Lake Manyara in Northern Tanzania. The Manyara escarpment (a western boundary wall of the Gregory Rift) is visible in the distance

Up to a year before his circumcision, a Samburu boy will style his hair in a distinctive pudding bowl shape and often rub charcoal and fat into it

A Gabbra herdsman drives his camels across the Chalbi Desert at sunset. The Gabbra are a Cushitic tribe of nomadic pastoralists living with their herds of camels

Gabbra tribesmen watch over their camels at a water hole on the edge of the Chalbi Desert. The Gabbra are a Cushitic tribe of nomadic pastoralists living with their herds of camels

In the late afternoon, a group of Dassanech children hurry home along a bank of the Omo River in Southwest Ethiopia. A small grain store, raised off the ground in case of flooding

Hamar women dance, sing and blow small tin trumpets during a Jumping of the Bull ceremony. The semi-nomadic Hamar of Southwest Ethiopia embrace an age-grade system that includes several rites of

Two Hamar children silhouetted by the setting sun. The Hamar of Southwest Ethiopia are semi-nomadic pastoralists whose whole way of life is based on the needs of their stock

Assisted by her husband, a Hamar woman draws water from a deep well to give to her familys herds.; The Hamar of Southwest Ethiopia are semi-nomadic pastoralists whose whole way of life is based

A Hamar mother and child moving home. The mother carries all her possessions with her including sleeping mats and gourds.The Hamar of Southwest Ethiopia are semi-nomadic pastoralists whose whole way

An elaborate hairstyle of a young Hamar man nears completion by his friend; The Hamar of Southwest Ethiopia are semi-nomadic pastoralists whose whole way of life is based on the needs of their stock

A Nyangatom boy catches blood from the artery of a cow in a gourd. The cow is bled by firing an arrow with a very short head into the artery of the cow

Masai tribesman, standing in back of jeep, Masai Mara, Kenya

Saharan rock art
Saharan rock painting. Rock art depicting human figures, one of which is sitting on a horse, surrounded by a herd of horned animals

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"Exploring the Vibrant World of Pastoralists in Africa" In Senegal, witness the timeless tradition of a Fulani woman skillfully milking her Zebus, showcasing the deep connection between pastoralists and their cattle. As the sun rises over a picturesque Fulani village in Senegal, observe with awe as herds of cattle gracefully make their way out to pasture, symbolizing the start of another day for these resilient pastoral communities. Join in on the exhilarating Atelo ceremony celebrated by Pokot warriors in Africa's enchanting landscape. Watch as a warrior adorned in a cheetah skin leaps high into the air surrounded by young women, embodying strength and cultural heritage. Catch sight of two young Pokot girls bedecked with traditional ornaments that proudly signify their unmarried status within this vibrant pastoralist community. Immerse yourself further into Senegal's rich pastoralist culture as you witness a determined Fulani woman setting off to milk her beloved Zebus under vast African skies. Journey through West Africa's Sahara desert alongside Tuareg tribesmen wielding spears, guardians of an ancient nomadic lifestyle intricately tied to their livestock and survival amidst harsh conditions. Venture into Northern Kenya's Merti region where you'll find a child perched atop a camel while his nomadic family migrates across breathtaking landscapes in search of greener pastures - an age-old practice ingrained in their way of life. Discover Isiolo's traditional Somali Boma where camels stand majestically beside skilled Somali pastoralists who have mastered harmonious coexistence with these magnificent creatures for generations. Marvel at the intricate craftsmanship displayed through traditional carved bells adorning camels' necks within Isiolo's Somali community - each bell telling its own unique story within this tapestry of nomadic existence.