The Himba people of northwest Nigeria are renowned for their use of otjize . For years , an ancient tribe of semi-nomadic herders known as the Himba has drawn photographers to Namibia 's barren northwest . Otjize is a paste of oil , water and red ochre which is applied to their hair and skin . The Himba communicate with their god and their ancestors through a holy ritual .
The Himba people of northwest Nigeria are renowned for their use of otjize . Otjize is a paste of oil , water and red ochre which is applied to their hair and skin . The Himba communicate with their god and their ancestors through a holy ritual .