Among the Mutua women (also known as Mwila or Mumuila) of Angola, it is a traditional custom to remove a few lower front teeth.This act has cultural and aesthetic significance within their community. In the past, the practice was associated with ethnic identity and beauty: it was considered a distinctive feature of Mutua women. It was a rite of passage: in some cases, the extraction marked the transition from childhood to adolescence. It was an ancestral tradition: maintained as a symbol of belo

Ancestral dance. Mutua Women. Angola. #inspirationofafrica | Quim Fàbregas

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The Himba women of Angola are renowned for their unique beauty: their skin and hair are coated with a mixture of ochre and butter, giving them a distinctive reddish hue, while elaborate braids and beaded adornments reflect their identity and status. Every detail of their appearance embodies tradition, art, and a connection to their ancestral culture. #inspirationofafrica | Quim Fàbregas - Fotografía y Viajes.