7 Most Unique Tribes of the World

Zee Media Bureau
Aug 26, 2024

Maasai (KENYA AND TANZANIA)

The Maasai are a semi-nomadic tribe in East Africa, famous for their distinctive red shuka and beadwork. They live in small, circular villages and are renowned for their cattle herding, traditional ceremonies, and warrior culture.

Toraja (INDONESIA)

The Toraja people, from the highland regions of Sulawesi in Indonesia, are known for their elaborate funeral ceremonies and unique burial practices.

Sami (NORTHERN EUROPE)

The Sami, indigenous to the arctic regions of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia, are known for their reindeer herding and vibrant, colourful clothing. Their traditional lifestyle is closely tied to the land and nature.

Mursi (ETHIOPIA)

The Mursi tribe, in the Omo valley of Ethiopia, are known for their distinctive lip plates and body adornments. The mursi are cattle herders with a strong warrior tradition. Their unique practices, such as the wearing of large clay plates by women.

Bedouin (MIDDLE EAST)

The Bedouin are a nomadic Arab tribe traditionally found in the deserts of the Middle East. They are known for their hospitality, elaborate tent dwellings, and traditional dress.

Ainu (JAPAN)

The Ainu are an indigenous group from the northern regions of japan, including Hokkaido. They have a distinct language, traditional clothing, and religious practices centred around nature and ancestral spirits.

Kuna (PANAMA AND COLOMBIA)

The Kuna tribe, indigenous to the san blas islands of panama and parts of Colombia, are known for their colorful molas, hand-stitched textile art.

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