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  • Afternoon walk in the desert<br />
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The Sultanate of Oman is a country in Southwest Asia. It borders the United Arab Emirates in the northwest, Saudi Arabia in the west, and Yemen in the southwest.<br />
The oil discovery, in the 60's, started to transform this asleep country. Today, Oman is  torn by modern roads, industrialized and rich ( Omanization ). The tradition still dominates life of the 2,5 million inhabitants: strong religion ( muslim ), traces of tribal loyalties and a very characteristic culture.
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  • Camp bathroom <br />
<br />
The Sultanate of Oman is a country in Southwest Asia. It borders the United Arab Emirates in the northwest, Saudi Arabia in the west, and Yemen in the southwest.<br />
The oil discovery, in the 60's, started to transform this asleep country. Today, Oman is  torn by modern roads, industrialized and rich ( Omanization ). The tradition still dominates life of the 2,5 million inhabitants: strong religion ( muslim ), traces of tribal loyalties and a very characteristic culture.
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  • Sand ski <br />
<br />
The Sultanate of Oman is a country in Southwest Asia. It borders the United Arab Emirates in the northwest, Saudi Arabia in the west, and Yemen in the southwest.<br />
The oil discovery, in the 60's, started to transform this asleep country. Today, Oman is  torn by modern roads, industrialized and rich ( Omanization ). The tradition still dominates life of the 2,5 million inhabitants: strong religion ( muslim ), traces of tribal loyalties and a very characteristic culture.
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  • Bedouin boys plays volleyball  <br />
<br />
The Sultanate of Oman is a country in Southwest Asia. It borders the United Arab Emirates in the northwest, Saudi Arabia in the west, and Yemen in the southwest.<br />
The oil discovery, in the 60's, started to transform this asleep country. Today, Oman is  torn by modern roads, industrialized and rich ( Omanization ). The tradition still dominates life of the 2,5 million inhabitants: strong religion ( muslim ), traces of tribal loyalties and a very characteristic culture.
    h_00023061.jpg
  • Bedouin young girl in the desrt<br />
<br />
The Sultanate of Oman is a country in Southwest Asia. It borders the United Arab Emirates in the northwest, Saudi Arabia in the west, and Yemen in the southwest.<br />
The oil discovery, in the 60's, started to transform this asleep country. Today, Oman is  torn by modern roads, industrialized and rich ( Omanization ). The tradition still dominates life of the 2,5 million inhabitants: strong religion ( muslim ), traces of tribal loyalties and a very characteristic culture.
    h_00023062.jpg
  • Bedouin boys plays volleyball <br />
<br />
The Sultanate of Oman is a country in Southwest Asia. It borders the United Arab Emirates in the northwest, Saudi Arabia in the west, and Yemen in the southwest.<br />
The oil discovery, in the 60's, started to transform this asleep country. Today, Oman is  torn by modern roads, industrialized and rich ( Omanization ). The tradition still dominates life of the 2,5 million inhabitants: strong religion ( muslim ), traces of tribal loyalties and a very characteristic culture.
    h_00023060.jpg
  • Bedouin boys plays volleyball  <br />
<br />
The Sultanate of Oman is a country in Southwest Asia. It borders the United Arab Emirates in the northwest, Saudi Arabia in the west, and Yemen in the southwest.<br />
The oil discovery, in the 60's, started to transform this asleep country. Today, Oman is  torn by modern roads, industrialized and rich ( Omanization ). The tradition still dominates life of the 2,5 million inhabitants: strong religion ( muslim ), traces of tribal loyalties and a very characteristic culture.
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  • Tuareg men in the desert around Timbuktu, Mali.
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  • Miners going to the mining site of Ulan Bulac in Gobi Desert. Project about illegal gold mining in Mongolia where people from different backgrounds spend their summer and late summer trying to find minerals to get extra money for their lives.
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  • Namburg National Park, is also know by "The Pinnacles Desert" because of the thousands of sandstone pinnacles formed here due to erosion.
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  • Namburg National Park, is also know by "The Pinnacles Desert" because of the thousands of sandstone pinnacles formed here due to erosion.
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  • A desert beach in Algarve region, the most visited by tourists in Portugal.
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  • A desert beach in Algarve region, the most visited by tourists in Portugal.
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  • A desert beach in Algarve region, the most visited by tourists in Portugal.
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  • A desert beach in Algarve region, the most visited by tourists in Portugal.
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  • A desert beach in Algarve region, the most visited by tourists in Portugal.
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  • A desert beach in Algarve region, the most visited by tourists in Portugal.
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  • Tuareg nomad with Subha beads in his hands, in a desert camp around Timbuktu in Mali.
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  • A tuareg guide with shadow of tourists riding camels in the desert around Timbuktu, in Mali.
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  • Shadow of tourists riding camels in the desert around Timbuktu, in Mali.
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  • Tuareg men sit in the desert sand with camels.
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  • A boy in a desert dune looking at Timbuktu, Mali.
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  • Tuareg man with camels in the desert around Timbuktu, Mali.
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  • A man touches salt brought from Mali's desert. At the confluence of the Niger and the Bani rivers, between Timbuktu and Ségou, Mopti is the second largest city in Mali, and the hub for commerce and tourism in this west-african landlocked country.
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  • A desert beach in Algarve region, the most visited by tourists in Portugal.
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  • A desert beach in Algarve region, the most visited by tourists in Portugal.
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  • A desert beach in Algarve region, the most visited by tourists in Portugal.
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  • A desert beach in Algarve region, the most visited by tourists in Portugal.
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  • A desert beach in Algarve region, the most visited by tourists in Portugal.
    h_00005065.jpg
  • A desert beach in Algarve region, the most visited by tourists in Portugal.
    h_00005063.jpg
  • A desert beach in Algarve region, the most visited by tourists in Portugal.
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  • A desert beach in Algarve region, the most visited by tourists in Portugal.
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  • Tuareg family in a nomad camp in the desert around Timbuktu, in Mali.
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  • Tuareg man with camel in the desert around Timbuktu, in Mali.
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  • Man and boy with camels in the desert around Timbuktu, in Mali.
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  • Men and boy with camels in the desert around Timbuktu, in Mali.
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  • Tuareg man and boy with camel in the desert around Timbuktu, Mali.
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  • Desert around Timbuktu, in Mali.
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  • Desert around Timbuktu, in Mali.
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  • Woman passes in front of Alexander Gordon Laing's house  in Timbuktu, Mali. Gordon Laing was a british explorer and the first european to reach Timbuktu from the north7south route through Sahara desert.
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  • One of the family houses at the village. Newborn babies stay at home for 2-3 months before they are registered. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
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  • Tchikuteny?s big family gather in a cue, chanting after leaving the church. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
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  • Tchikuteny coming from the church with three of his sons. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
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  • Tchikuteny with some of his sons and daughters after leaving the church. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
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  • Family?s gathering in front of the local church after the weekly religious works. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
    h_00021335.jpg
  • Tchikuteny visits the newborn grandson mother?s family in order to welcome them to the great extended family. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
    h_00021336.jpg
  • Women attending the weekly religious works at the local church. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
    h_00021334.jpg
  • Weekly religious works at the local church. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
    h_00021333.jpg
  • Tchikuteny visits the newborn grandson mother?s family in order to welcome them to the great extended family. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
    h_00021332.jpg
  • During the Tchikuteny?s visit to the newborn grandson mother?s family, the new  extended family chooses  the babys name. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
    h_00021331.jpg
  • Weekly religious works at the local church. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
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  • Weekly religious works at the local church. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
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  • Tchikuteny with three wives at his second home at the village. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
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  • Community working at the agriculture lands. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
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  • Tchikuteny?s son at the door of a village house. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
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  • Tchikuteny with some of his family. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
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  • Tchikuteny with three of his 43 wives.In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
    h_00021318.jpg
  • During the Tchikuteny?s visit to the newborn grandson mother?s family, the new  extended family chooses  the babys name. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
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  • Tchikuteny?s wife at her home, in the village. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
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  • Tchikuteny?s wives chatting cheerfully. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
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  • Happy moments at his first wife?s house, Eva. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
    h_00021313.jpg
  • Tchikuteny is responsible for the management of the village. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
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  • Tchikuteny at the door of his second house at the village, giving orientations to one of his spouses. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
    h_00021310.jpg
  • Cattle are one of the most important resources of the family. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
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  • Tchikuteny?s wife and baby at the village. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
    h_00021308.jpg
  • Tchikuteny with two of his 43 spouses. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
    h_00021305.jpg
  • Tender moments at Tchikuteny?s second home. Tchikuteny lives daily with one wife, and has a second home, dedicated to meet with the other wives. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
    h_00021304.jpg
  • Community working at the agriculture lands.In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
    h_00021302.jpg
  • While leaving the local church after the weekly religious works, there is a tradition for the family to greet each other. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
    h_00021303.jpg
  • Friendship and complicity between wives. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
    h_00021301.jpg
  • Weekly religious works at the local church. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
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  • Tchicuteny?s family register book. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
    h_00021299.jpg
  • Community working at the agriculture lands. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
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  • Tchikuteny at his third house in Namibe City, which is used for children that proceed their studies after the Giraul school. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
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  • Tchikuteny?s big family gather in a cue, chanting after leaving the church. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
    h_00021339.jpg
  • Tchikuteny?s village at Giraul. There is two years since the last rain. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
    h_00021337.jpg
  • Weekly religious works at the local church. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
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  • Tchikuteny?s wives in the village In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
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  • Tchikuteny?s wife at her home, in the village. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
    h_00021326.jpg
  • Community working at the agriculture lands. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
    h_00021323.jpg
  • Community working at the agriculture lands. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
    h_00021322.jpg
  • Community working at the agriculture lands. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
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  • Tchikuteny with three of his 43 wives. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
    h_00021317.jpg
  • Tchikuteny with his wives, at the village. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
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  • Tender moments at Tchikuteny?s second home. Tchikuteny lives daily with one wife, and has a second home, dedicated to meet with the other wives. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
    h_00021307.jpg
  • Tchikuteny with his sons ?s, at the village. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
    h_00021306.jpg
  • Tchikuteny?s wife at her home, in the village. In Angola?s Namibe desert, at Giraul, in the Namibe province, Tchikuteny, from the Mucubal tribe, is the leader of a big family, maybe the biggest family in the world.<br />
He is the chief leader, the manager and responsible for the entire village. <br />
In his village, Tchikuteny lives nowadays with most of his big family, his 33 wives, that were once 43, but 10 left the village, and most of their descendants.<br />
Tchikuteny maintains the registry of all the new-borns, totalizing 154 sons, and his grandsons, that are around 60. Nowadays, 4 new babies are on the way, and 3 great grand children were born recently.<br />
Huge harmony, love and respect transpire in the village atmosphere. The sense of a community is the pillar of their sustainability and sustenance and their autonomy depends prominently on cattle and agriculture that is made by the villagers. Nevertheless, Tchikuteny village is in close connection with their surrounding communities. Children attend Giraul School and there is proximity and relations with the extended family that lives in the surroundings.<br />
Being the spiritual leader of the community, Tchikuteny is also responsible for the weekly religious works that happens in the village church. <br />
This big family opened his doors to share with us their daily lives.
    h_00021297.jpg
  • Saraa at her house in Bayanhogor before going to the mining camp. Project about illegal gold mining in Mongolia where people from different backgrounds spend their summer and late summer trying to find minerals to get extra money for their lives.
    h_24 IMG_7189.jpg
  • Miners playing cards inside a comun yurt at Ulan Bulac mining site. Project about illegal gold mining in Mongolia where people from different backgrounds spend their summer and late summer trying to find minerals to get extra money for their lives.
    h_17 IMG_5259.jpg
  • Sumtak having lunch with his friend in the commun yurt at Ulan Bulac mining site. Project about illegal gold mining in Mongolia where people from different backgrounds spend their summer and late summer trying to find minerals to get extra money for their lives.
    h_14 IMG_5292.jpg
  • Miners having a pause from work at Ulan Bulac mining site. Project about illegal gold mining in Mongolia where people from different backgrounds spend their summer and late summer trying to find minerals to get extra money for their lives.
    h_12_IMG_5109.jpg
  • Namreh using a metal detector to find gold, Ulan Bulac mining site. Project about illegal gold mining in Mongolia where people from different backgrounds spend their summer and late summer trying to find minerals to get extra money for their lives.
    h_00017167.jpg
  • Ninja Miners,<br />
Project about gold mining in Mongolia.<br />
Mongolians with different professions and life levels go to  mining sites in rural areas to look for gold during the summer, earning an average of 6 US Dolars per day.<br />
Ulan Bulac, August 2009, Western Mongolia
    h_00017169.jpg
  • Ninja Miners,<br />
Project about gold mining in Mongolia.<br />
Mongolians with different professions and life levels go to  mining sites in rural areas to look for gold during the summer, earning an average of 6 US Dolars per day.<br />
Ulan Bulac, August 2009, Western Mongolia
    h_00017168.jpg
  • Ninja Miners,<br />
Project about gold mining in Mongolia.<br />
Mongolians with different professions and life levels go to  mining sites in rural areas to look for gold during the summer, earning an average of 6 US Dolars per day.<br />
Ulan Bulac, August 2009, Western Mongolia
    h_00017166.jpg
  • Ninja Miners,<br />
Project about gold mining in Mongolia.<br />
Mongolians with different professions and life levels go to  mining sites in rural areas to look for gold during the summer, earning an average of 6 US Dolars per day.<br />
Ulan Bulac, August 2009, Western Mongolia
    h_00017163.jpg
  • Ninja Miners,<br />
Project about gold mining in Mongolia.<br />
Mongolians with different professions and life levels go to  mining sites in rural areas to look for gold during the summer, earning an average of 6 US Dolars per day.<br />
Ulan Bulac, August 2009, Western Mongolia
    h_00017162.jpg
  • Ninja Miners,<br />
Project about gold mining in Mongolia.<br />
Mongolians with different professions and life levels go to  mining sites in rural areas to look for gold during the summer, earning an average of 6 US Dolars per day.<br />
Ulan Bulac, August 2009, Western Mongolia
    h_00017161.jpg
  • Ninja Miners,<br />
Project about gold mining in Mongolia.<br />
Mongolians with different professions and life levels go to  mining sites in rural areas to look for gold during the summer, earning an average of 6 US Dolars per day.<br />
Ulan Bulac, August 2009, Western Mongolia
    h_00017156.jpg
  • Ninja Miners,<br />
Project about gold mining in Mongolia.<br />
Mongolians with different professions and life levels go to  mining sites in rural areas to look for gold during the summer, earning an average of 6 US Dolars per day.<br />
Ulan Bulac, August 2009, Western Mongolia
    h_00017158.jpg
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