Himba hunter-gatherers and pastoralists live in Kunene, north-west Namibia.
Kunene's remoteness has helped the tribe preserve their culture and way of life.
The Himba's holy fire, Okuruwo, connects them to their ancestors and Mukuru, their god.
Each family maintains a permanent fire in the town centre to symbolise this relationship.
With their red-tinged complexion and thick, red hair in intricate hairstyles, Himba women are iconic.
Himba women's hair is shaved for young children, then braided and plaited for older ladies.
Ochre, lard, and butter paste is applied daily to their skin and hair to protect them from the sun and insects.