Ideas for wall decoration with tribal photography

The truth is that a colored face has a special strength that the rest do not have. The dark color of the skin, the contrast with the white of the eyes or the size of the mouth and nose, generally have an impact effect that makes all eyes turn to the wall.

If we also add the tribal touch (feathers in the hair, paintings on the face, beaded necklaces wrapped around the neck, long earrings falling from the ears, etc.) we will get a plus of exoticism that will bring to the environment where it goes a strong contrast effect with the more western furniture.

Of course, this type of tribal photography can be incorporated within a purely ethnic or colonial style, but its greatest power will be achieved precisely in the contrast with more contemporary or minimalist styles.

If you decide on this option to decorate the wall, you can follow these tips:

The size

If the photograph is large enough to cover an entire wall, you should choose a wall that has no furniture in front of it. In this case, you can choose to hang the photograph in the center of the wall or place it on the floor.

If the photo is smaller, you can place it directly on top.

One or two?

If you want to decorate the top of a wall (for example, because you have a sideboard or a sofa underneath), you must take into account the size of the furniture.

If it is very wide, we recommend placing two photographs together to cover the entire piece of furniture. If, on the other hand, your cabinet is small, you can choose to place only one, either square or rectangular.

Color

The most common in this type of tribal photography is to opt for black and white, because playing only with contrast gives it a special strength.

Another option is to opt for sepia tones, softer than black and white, ideal for decorating environments in beige or ecru tones.

Finally, if the rest of the furniture has been chosen in neutral tones, choosing a tribal photograph in color will provide that extra contrast that is missing in the environment. In this case, it is recommended to use photographs that incorporate some colorful clothing or necklace beads.

The material

Tribal photography, like any other type of photography, can be made in different materials and framed.

If you choose to frame the photograph, you can do it with a thin or thick frame, without passepartout...

... or opt for a dark frame and leave a white passepartout around it to further frame the photo.

You can also choose to avoid the frame and place the photograph directly on its support, without any frame, although it is recommended to protect it with a matte glass so that it does not suffer and to avoid the reflection of glare.

Another possibility is to use the photograph as a large photographic mural, covering an entire wall as wallpaper, or opt for framing with a certain thickness that makes a certain relief on the wall.

Finally, there are other printing formats such as wooden boards, metal plates, methacrylate, etc. that can give a different touch to your photographs.

Likewise, new digital techniques make it possible to achieve variants halfway between photography and illustration, for those who are attracted to the graphic world.

From the front or in profile?

The subject chosen for the photograph will obviously be one of the most important decisions. You can choose a photo of the face only or one that goes all the way up to the trunk of the body (especially if necklaces or other beads are shown).

You can also choose between a photograph taken from the front, where the subject is looking you in the eye, or one taken in profile. Both can be really striking: this decision is more a matter of taste.

In short, there are infinite options to decorate the wall with tribal photography and give an "afro-chic" air to the decoration of any environment.