Brotherhood of The Samburu Warriors

• Photographer
  Sarah Jenkins
• Agency / Studio
  Sarah Jenkins Photography
• Technical Info
  Canon Eos R6mkii Full Frame Camera & Rf24-105 L Is Lens
• Photo Date
  May 2024

These young Samburu warriors living in the remote savannah of Northern Kenya are responsible for protecting their semi-pastoral tribal communities, cattle and camels. Warriorhood is a rite of passage in Samburu culture, which these elite group of young men proudly maintain. The warriors prepare themselves physically in strength and take great pride in their colourful traditional attire and beadwork - each with their own unique style - including the headdress and painted face. Hours are spent braiding each other’s long red ochre coloured hair - a prestigious symbol of Samburu warrior status.

Sarah lives in Sydney Australia, but her wanderlust for travel has taken her to all corners of the globe; to 148 countries and all seven continents. Her interest in disappearing cultures takes her to some of the more remote parts of the world. Sarah's images have been awarded international photography awards. Sarah is also the director and instructor of SignaturePhoto Photography Courses.