The Hamar (approx. population 61,000) are principally pastoralists, breeding cattle, goats and sheep. They have a similar veneration for cattle as their close neighbors. As with the majority of tribes in the area, the land in not owned by individuals; it is free for use by any member of the...
The Hamar (approx. population 61,000) are principally pastoralists, breeding cattle, goats and sheep. They have a similar veneration for cattle as their close neighbors. As with the majority of tribes in the area, the land in not owned by individuals; it is free for use by any member of the...
Ox teeth, glass and metal beads. The necklace is cm. 27,5 in lenght. The Hamar, principally pastoralists, are the most readily identifiable of all the peoples of the South Omo. Women wear an elaborately decorated goatskin, often colored with beads and cowries. Beaded necklaces, bracelets and waistbands adorn their bodies,...
Leather, glass and metal beads. Cm. 41,0 high x cm. 26,0 width (16.14" x 10.23"). The Hamar, principally pastoralists, are the most readily identifiable of all the peoples of the South Omo. Women wear an elaborately decorated skin, often colored with beads and cowries. Beaded necklaces, bracelets and waistbands adorn...
Leather, cawrie shells, glass beads and metal elements. Cm. 62,0 high x cm. 28,5 width (24.40" x 11.22"). The Hamar, principally pastoralists, are the most readily identifiable of all the peoples of the South Omo. Women wear an elaborately decorated goatskin, often colored with beads and cowries. Beaded necklaces, bracelets and...
Aluminium, ostrich feather, leather. Approx cm. 33,0 high x cm. 16,0 width (12.99" x 6.29"); gr. 61,8 (2.17 oz.). The Hamar, principally pastoralists, are the most readily identifiable of all the peoples of the South Omo. Women wear an elaborately decorated goatskin, often colored with beads and cowries. Beaded necklaces, bracelets...
Leather, glass and metal beads. Cm. 38,5 high x cm. 25,5 width (15.15" x 10.03"). The Hamar, principally pastoralists, are the most readily identifiable of all the peoples of the South Omo. Women wear an elaborately decorated skin, often colored with beads and cowries. Beaded necklaces, bracelets and waistbands adorn...
Calabash, cowry shells, leather, vegetable fibres, plastic cap, glass beads. Approx. cm. 15,0 high x cm. 10,0 width (5.90" x 3.93"). This is a authentic Hamar calabash used to carry butter. The Hamar, principally pastoralists, are the most readily identifiable of all the peoples of the South Omo. Women wear an elaborately...
