Polly Fenton, Traditional Mursi tribal woman with lip plate and headress. (People)

The Mursi are one of the most fascinating tribes in Ethiopia. They live in the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia.They are renowned for their lip and ear plates, also their unique and elaborate headdresses. Body paint made from clay and ochre, is also used to distinguish themselves from other tribes. They were truly fascinating and it was a great honour to experience a glimpse of their life and traditions.

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