Jun 24, 2013 6:30 AM

Gallery: Photos: The Amazing Costume Culture of Africa's Herero Tribe

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“If a warrior killed a German soldier he would take and wear their uniform as a badge of honour, and to 'take' or appropriate their power,” says Naughten. *All photos: Jim Naughten*
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After marriage, women are expected to make their dresses..

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This man is among Naughten's favorite subjects: "For walking in front of the camera/lighting set up without saying a word, posing so perfectly for one shot, and then walking off smiling.”
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The cow horn headdress is often made from rolled-up newspaper.

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The women adopted the German missionaries’ floor length gowns.
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Women are expected to sashay in the style of a slow moving cow.

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The style of dress was introduced during the German/Herero conflict in the early 20th century.
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Women can wear up to seven layers, even in the heat of summer

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The attire was at one point forced upon the Herero people, but it has since become a tradition and point of pride.
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Herero cavalry marching.

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