Spectacular photos of Primitive Tribes from around the World!

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Jimmy Nelson, a photographer from Britain travelled around the globe to capture the effervescent life of tribal cultures around the world. Jimmy paid tribute to the tribes by photographing the 40 indigenous tribes from countries like Argentina, Namibia, Siberia, China, Peru and Sudan. Take a look at few of his photographs…

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Spectacular photos of Primitive Tribes from around the World!

Their isolation from the rest of the world and the pristine, resource-abundant surrounding natural environment has led to the emergence of a unique culture and lifestyle, says photographer Jimmy Nelson. (Photo: Jimmy Nelson/Facebook)

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Ancient legends and archaeological evidence suggest that Chukchi took over Chukotka. Under Soviet rule, the Chukchi people endured mass imprisonment and destruction of their traditional culture. (Photo: Jimmy Nelson/Facebook)

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The Dani's tools have not changed in thousands of years: stone axes, net bags hung from the forehead, bows five or six feet long and arrowheads carved specifically for particular purposes, such as to kill large game, birds, or their enemies. Their material culture is limited to the indispensable things of daily life. (Photo: Jimmy Nelson/Facebook)

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Drokpa males wear a large woollen dress held at the waist over woollen trousers. Women don special woollen dresses and adorn themselves with shells, beads and silver jewellery. Goatskin capes complete the traditional dress. (Photo: Jimmy Nelson/Facebook)

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A local walks past the morning mist in the wet highland hills in Papua New Guinea. (Photo: Jimmy Nelson/Facebook)

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In this photo shared by Jimmy Nelson, People of the northern islands of Vanuatu are seen going through a series of status levels during adulthood. (Photo: Jimmy Nelson/Facebook)

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It was reported that the tribes live under a structure, based on bilateral descent that helps them live in one of the most extreme environments on the planet. (Photo: Jimmy Nelson/Facebook)

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Due to the harsh climate and difficulty of life in the tundra, hospitality and generosity are highly prized among the Chukchi. It is forbidden to refuse anyone, even a stranger for shelter and food. (Photo: Jimmy Nelson/Facebook)

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The Ni-Vanuatu tribe holds some traditional practices which include ritual dancing and the drinking of kava. (Photo: Jimmy Nelson/Facebook)

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Newborn children are welcomed with celebrations on their 15th and 30th day in the world, as well as on their first birthday in Ladakh. The family invites friends, relatives and neighbours and serves tsampa (roasted barley flour) mixed with butter tea. (Photo : Jimmy Nelson/Facebook)

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