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Otjize is a mixture of butterfat and ochre pigment used by the Himba people of Namibia to protect themselves from the harsh desert climate. The paste is often perfumed with the aromatic resin of Commiphora multijuga (omuzumba). The Himba apply otjize to their skin and hair, which is long and plaited into intricate designs. Himba women start designing their hair from puberty using the red clay as well as adding on the hair of goats for stylist purposes. Other documented uses of otjize include initiation ceremonies, the burial of human corpses, and as a mosquito repellent. The use of otjize by both men and women has been documented, with the decline in use by men beginning in the 1960s and attributed to "the presence of the South African Defence Force in the region and the subsequent employm

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  • Otjize is a mixture of butterfat and ochre pigment used by the Himba people of Namibia to protect themselves from the harsh desert climate. The paste is often perfumed with the aromatic resin of Commiphora multijuga (omuzumba). The Himba apply otjize to their skin and hair, which is long and plaited into intricate designs. Himba women start designing their hair from puberty using the red clay as well as adding on the hair of goats for stylist purposes. Other documented uses of otjize include initiation ceremonies, the burial of human corpses, and as a mosquito repellent. The use of otjize by both men and women has been documented, with the decline in use by men beginning in the 1960s and attributed to "the presence of the South African Defence Force in the region and the subsequent employment of many men as trackers and soldiers". Otjize is also used for hygienic purposes due to water scarcity. Over time, otjize flakes off, removing dirt and dead skin. Wood ash is used to wash the hair. (en)
  • Otjize é uma mistura de gordura de manteiga e pigmento ocre usada pelo povo himba da Namíbia para se proteger do clima severo do deserto. A pasta é frequentemente perfumada com a resina aromática de Commiphora multijuga (omuzumba). A mistura confere à pele uma tonalidade alaranjada ou avermelhada profunda. Isso simboliza a rica cor vermelha da terra e o sangue, a essência da vida, e é o ideal de beleza himba. Os himba também usam otjize em seus cabelos, que são longos e entrançados em desenhos complexos. Otjize também é usado para fins de higiene devido à escassez de água. Com o tempo, o otjize descama, removendo a sujeira e a pele morta. A madeira é usada para lavar os cabelos. (pt)
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  • Otjize is a mixture of butterfat and ochre pigment used by the Himba people of Namibia to protect themselves from the harsh desert climate. The paste is often perfumed with the aromatic resin of Commiphora multijuga (omuzumba). The Himba apply otjize to their skin and hair, which is long and plaited into intricate designs. Himba women start designing their hair from puberty using the red clay as well as adding on the hair of goats for stylist purposes. Other documented uses of otjize include initiation ceremonies, the burial of human corpses, and as a mosquito repellent. The use of otjize by both men and women has been documented, with the decline in use by men beginning in the 1960s and attributed to "the presence of the South African Defence Force in the region and the subsequent employm (en)
  • Otjize é uma mistura de gordura de manteiga e pigmento ocre usada pelo povo himba da Namíbia para se proteger do clima severo do deserto. A pasta é frequentemente perfumada com a resina aromática de Commiphora multijuga (omuzumba). A mistura confere à pele uma tonalidade alaranjada ou avermelhada profunda. Isso simboliza a rica cor vermelha da terra e o sangue, a essência da vida, e é o ideal de beleza himba. Os himba também usam otjize em seus cabelos, que são longos e entrançados em desenhos complexos. (pt)
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