The Turkana are a nomadic group from northern Kenya, in the area of Lake Turkana that gave them the name we use for them. They live in one of the harshest environments mankind has ever attempted to inhabit, and depend heavily on their livestock, their most precious (and virtually only) possession. They are tall and graceful and proudly wear mounds and mounds of beads, women and men alike. During my ongoing research in world cultures I received a book about them and was fascinated. In this illustration I wanted to capture the poise, pride and simple beauty of this very unique people.

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