List Of 10 Beautiful Tribes Whose Ways Of Life Refresh Our Souls

Tribe is any aggregate of people united by ties of descent from a common ancestor, community of customs and traditions. It is a group of distinct people, dependent on their land for their livelihood, who are largely self-sufficient and not integrated into the nation society.

A most dedicated photographer of his generation, Jimmy Nelson has been known to spend weeks and months at a time gaining the trust of his subjects and consistently departs locations with lasting friends.

The photographer immersed himself within 35 different tribes documenting, observing and photographing people groups whose ways of life are quickly vanishing. It’s absolutely amazing to see traditions that have not changed in 1,000 years in such vivid, authentic detail. While these tribes’ ways of life are not perfect, they each possess unique qualities that are refreshing when compared to modern society.

Here are the 10 beautiful tribes whose ways of life refresh our souls:

1. The Kazakh of Mongolia

*These nomadic tribes have peacefully traveled the Asian Steppes in a similar manner for about 1,000 years.

2. The Himba of Namibia

*They are the ancient indigenous tribe of herders and considered the last semi-nomadic people of Namibia. Each of them belongs to two clans, through the father and the father. 

3. The Asaro Mudmen of Papua New Guinea

*They hid in the river and covered themselves in mud after being nearly defeated by an enemy tribe. Their isolation has led to a unique culture that of especially close bonds and reliance.

4. The Huli Wig Men of the Tari Valley, Papua New Guinea

*They are the largest tribal group in New Guinea and are famous for making their elaborate headdresses with their own hair. They have been able to quietly enjoy beautiful nature for decades. Completely undiscovered by Europeans until 1937, the Huli still number nearly 150,000.

5.  The Likekaipia of the Western highlands, Papua New Guinea

*They use feathers from Birds of Paradise to decorate their dramatic headgear.  Similar to the Huli Wig, they enjoy a particular oneness with a gorgeous nature.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

6. The Chukotka of Siberian Russia

*They are so isolated and weather conditions so severe that they are the only Native Siberian Tribe not to be conquered by Russian troops during soviet rule. They also happen to have the best life saying of all time. “The way you treat your dog in this life determines your place in heaven.”  That is humility.

7. The Kalam of the Central Highlands, Papua New Guinea

*They are famous for decorating their headdresses with thousands of tiny green scarabs.  Their intentional dedication to one craft reminds us of the importance of focus and tradition.

8. The Gauchos of Patagonia Argentina

*The word “Gaucho” was first used to describe the free spirit of the Patagonian cowboy. As early as the 1700s, they began settling in Patagonia Argentina and have lived with the same freedom since.  

9. The Tsaatan of khovsgol, Mongolia

*Known as the reindeer people, they are the last nomadic tribe of their kind moving camp 5-10 times per year.  They rely  on their reindeer for transport and do not harvest them for  food making them unique among reindeer herding communities.

10. The Maori of New Zealand

*Their culture revolves around art, dance, legends, tattoos and community.  And the last one is the most important: these people really protect their own.

Source: Inspiremore

1 2