Adorned in stacks of regal jewelry, this Rendille portrait portrays the staggering beauty in the accessories that a woman chooses to wear to make herself known. These adornments are not only valuable, but they also indicate the social status, age and marital status of the women within the tribe; they also easily serve as a diary of each woman’s life.
The colors used are also of significance to the wearer.
White - Purity
Red - Danger
Black - Hardship
Orange/Yellow – Hospitality