"Blue Men of the desert " Niger 1999
The Tuareg people are predominently nomadic people of the sahara desert. The Tuareg are often referred to as "Blue Men of the desert " - because their robes are dyed indigo blue. They live in small tribes with between 30 and 100 family members and keep camels, goats, cattle and chicken which graze the land.
The Tuaregs are the masters of the Desert and have been nomads for over 2000 years now, mainly trading, salt, dates, sugar, silver, Sheep, Camels, Horses, leather, through out North Africa, West Africa, the Middle east and even East Africa. The Tuareg are simple and yet proud people. They would give their last drink of water to a stranger in distress , yet fight to the death if someone was to take their freedom away.
The Tuareg people are predominently nomadic people of the sahara desert. The Tuareg are often referred to as "Blue Men of the desert " - because their robes are dyed indigo blue. They live in small tribes with between 30 and 100 family members and keep camels, goats, cattle and chicken which graze the land.
The Tuaregs are the masters of the Desert and have been nomads for over 2000 years now, mainly trading, salt, dates, sugar, silver, Sheep, Camels, Horses, leather, through out North Africa, West Africa, the Middle east and even East Africa. The Tuareg are simple and yet proud people. They would give their last drink of water to a stranger in distress , yet fight to the death if someone was to take their freedom away.
Tuareg and camel
"Abandoned by God"
Taguelmoust
Blue-eyed camel
Tuareg on camel
Watching the dancers
Saddle View
Four riders
At rest
Waiting
Gathering
Silhouette
Camels at sunset
Three wise men
Three riders
© "Vanishing Cultures Photography" All rights reserved