African Madonna

The Samburu are a proud warrior-race who lead a semi-nomadic lifestyle in the harsh and arid scrub lands of Northern Kenya.

A woman's interests revolve around her family and her status is easily indentifiable by her ornaments.

The traditional "mporro" necklace of this woman, the metal earrings and the coil of mild steel wire around her forearm immediately confirm that she is married.

 

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