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LOST TRIBES

Astonishing photos reveal some of the world’s last indigenous tribes armed with bows and arrows and wearing their traditional headdresses

Photographer Jimmy Nelsons wanted to showcase and draw attention to tribal cultures around the world in his book 'Before They All Pass Away'

THESE are the astonishing photos which show some of the world's last indigenous tribes.

The pictures were taken by Jimmy Nelsons who wanted to showcase and draw attention to tribal cultures around the world in his book 'Before They All Pass Away'.

This picture of the rock of RahRah lava Island, Torba Province Vanuatu Islands taken in 2011 is part of Jimmy Nelson's new book
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This picture of the rock of RahRah lava Island, Torba Province Vanuatu Islands taken in 2011 is part of Jimmy Nelson's new bookCredit: Jimmy Nelson Pictures BV
Jimmy wants to make sure tribes such as the Perak Ladies Thikse Monastery, pictured here in India in 2012, are not forgotten
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Jimmy wants to make sure tribes such as the Perak Ladies Thikse Monastery, pictured here in India in 2012, are not forgottenCredit: Jimmy Nelson Pictures BV

He believes that with globalisation, such societies should be remembered for their distinctive lifestyles, art and traditions.

The pictured tribes clutch bows and arrows and wear traditional headdresses.

The stunning images present a host of customs and artefacts but also offer insightful portraits of people who are the guardians of a culture that they hope will be passed onto future generations.

They live in close harmony with nature which is seen as a rarity in the modern era.

A member of the Dassanech Tribe from Ethiopia, pictured in 2011
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A member of the Dassanech Tribe from Ethiopia, pictured in 2011Credit: Jimmy Nelson Pictures BV
Lelesas, Louelen, Lewangu, Lepokodou, Loingu and Nyerere pictured in the Ndoto Mountain Range in Kenya, 2010
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Lelesas, Louelen, Lewangu, Lepokodou, Loingu and Nyerere pictured in the Ndoto Mountain Range in Kenya, 2010Credit: Jimmy Nelson Pictures BV
Dele and Lale pictured in the Omo Valley Ethiopia in 2011 - one of the almost forgotten tribes
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Dele and Lale pictured in the Omo Valley Ethiopia in 2011 - one of the almost forgotten tribesCredit: Jimmy Nelson Pictures BV
Tumbu, Hangu, Peter, Hapiya, Kati, Hengene and Steven from the Huli Wigmen, pictured in Papua New Guinea in 2010
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Tumbu, Hangu, Peter, Hapiya, Kati, Hengene and Steven from the Huli Wigmen, pictured in Papua New Guinea in 2010Credit: Jimmy Nelson Pictures BV

The Daasanach tribe, which are featured in the collection, are an group which inhabits parts of Ethiopia, Kenya and Sudan.

They rely on goats and cattle for milk as well as meat.

Women usually wear  a pleated cowskin skirt and necklaces and bracelets, they are usually married off at 17 while men are at 20.

Men wear only a checkered cloth around their waist

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Another featured tribe is the Maasai people.

The tribe of East Africa live in southern Kenya and has a population of approximately half a million people.

The Maasai live in Kraals arranged in a circular fashion. The fence around the kraal is made of acacia thorns, which prevent lions from attacking the cattle.

It is a man's responsibility to fence the kraal, while women construct the houses which are traditionally shared by extended family.

The Tanzanian and Kenyan governments have instituted programs to encourage the Maasai to abandon their traditional semi-nomadic lifestyle, but the people have continued their age-old customs.

Saitoti, a Maasai Boy pictured in Tanzania in 2010
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Saitoti, a Maasai Boy pictured in Tanzania in 2010
The images present a host of customs and artefacts but also offer insightful into people who are the guardians of a culture
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The images present a host of customs and artefacts but also offer insightful into people who are the guardians of a cultureCredit: Jimmy Nelson Pictures BV
Ergalim Altantsogts pictured in Mongolia in 2011
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Ergalim Altantsogts pictured in Mongolia in 2011Credit: Jimmy Nelson Pictures BV
Tsering Yangzom, Tachung and Tsering from the Wangmo Tangge Village pictured in Upper Mustang in Nepal in 2011
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Tsering Yangzom, Tachung and Tsering from the Wangmo Tangge Village pictured in Upper Mustang in Nepal in 2011Credit: Jimmy Nelson Pictures BV
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© Before They Pass Away by Jimmy Nelson, published by teNeues, £ 100, also available as a Small Format Edition, Collector’s Edition & Collector’s Edition XXL - .

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