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Women of the African Ark 2012 Wall Calendar

Africa is home to more than a thousand indigenous tribes. Mostly herders, farmers, and hunter-gatherers, these people face deep questions about their future as they are increasingly pressured by national governments to adopt an urbanized lifestyle. Within this context, some tribal women are questioning their traditional roles. Women of the African Ark portrays women from ten tribal cultures—Ethiopia’s Hamar and Bumi peoples; Kenya’s Samburu, Turkana, and Maasai; Mali’s Songhay and Bella; Namibia’s Himba and San; and Niger’s Tuareg—who are still living and adorning themselves in traditional style. With impending change as a backdrop, the twelve images in this calendar take on a precious significance.