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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
February 28, 2023 - Omo River's Valley, Ethiopia:A young mother from the Mursi tribe cares for her newborn baby, wrapped in cloth, while a little boy in the river collects water in plastic bottles he found in the garbage. Mursi women are well known for their lower lip and earlobe plates – the larger the lip plate, the higher the bride price they can expect when they marry. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
February 27, 2023 - Omo River Valley, Ethiopia: A woman from the Dassanech tribe emerges like a Giacometti figure, carrying a bundle of corn plants on her head with perfect balance, while her baby rests on her back. She returns back home from the field and she uses the corn for animal food. One of the poorest tribes, they live as herders, fishermen, and from their local handicraft market. (Maro Kouri / POLARIS IMAGES) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
March 4, 2020 - Omo River's Valley, Ethiopia: ? church made of reeds is so wind-swept that it has completely tilted while the wooden cross has turned down, as if to show the power of the still animistic faith that they have here, on the banks of the Omo River, and specifically in the Dessenech tribe. Although Christianity have reached some areas of southern Ethiopia and have exerted some influence, many of the tribes of the Omo River continue to uphold their animistic beliefs. They trust the clouds, the sun, the water, the earth and the seeds, and old men and women still have ancient wisdom to support themselves in agriculture and in daily life. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
February 28, 2023 - Omo River's Valley, Ethiopia: Younger mother with her newborn baby and a lollipop! A Delicate Balance... The sun rises in the Mago National Park, where I met the Mursi, known for their elaborate ear and/or lip plates. As there is no electricity here, everyone has already begun their daily tasks. Many women continue the tradition of placing a clay plate in their ears and /or their lower lip. The larger the plate, the more attractive they are considered. Nearby, there are activists from Scandinavian countries trying to explain to them that this is a violent and abusive practice toward themselves and their bodies. Although, still the women’s traditional body modification remains a symbol of beauty and status. In the elections, the Mursi do not even vote because they are a nomadic population. Outside the huts, which are made of straw and mud, women pound seeds and cook. Around the large tree, young mothers rock their babies to sleep, holding them close, their hearts beating in sync. How do they live only on breast milk, seeds, the fruits of nature, the sun and the moon, the art of family and relationships? I want to know! (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
Feb. 26, 2023 -Omo River's Valley, Ethiopia: A woman from the Hamar tribe, with her hair wrapped in rings made of mud and butter, rests outside her hut after working in the fields, playing with her baby, and posing for me. She is semi-naked, dressed in traditional Hamar attire, and adorned with brightly colored beaded necklaces. The word “Aithiops” means “Ethiopian” and is made from the two Greek words, «????» and «??», (“aitho”=“I burn”)+(“ops”=“face”). It literally means a burnt face person. It has been used as a general description for all dark-skinned people since the time of Homer. Despite the challenges they face, they continue to thrive — always looking out for one another and for the environment that sustains them. They have also begun to tackle modern issues, such as female genital mutilation, with their young people leading awareness campaigns in their community. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
March 15, 2019: Ethiopia, Africa: In Konso tribe's village the children at school are thirsty to learn. The school needs a lot of repair and renovation, clear water, medicines and school staff. It’s clear that the tribes of the Omo River need our support. Not in the form of charity, but in a way that empowers them to maintain their cultural identity while navigating the challenges of the modern world. Education that respects their traditional knowledge, access to healthcare, and protection of their land are critical. These tribes have much to offer us — their wisdom may even hold solutions to some of the world’s most pressing issues, like climate change. As I left the Omo Valley, I felt a deep sense of gratitude for what I had learned. In a world increasingly dominated by consumerism and technology, these tribes remind us that there is another way to live — a way that is rooted in respect for nature, for the community, and for the sacred rhythms of life. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
March 11, 2019: Turmi, Omo Valley, southern Ethiopia, Africa: a family of Hamer tribe return back to their village after work in the farms. The Hamer tribe is known to be one of the friendliest tribes in the Omo Valley. Their women are easily recognized by their hair, hung in ringlets formed with mud and butter. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
March 11, 2019: Turmi, Omo Valley, southern Ethiopia, Africa: hairdresser's salon in Dimeka market. Tuesdays and Saturdays are market days in Dimeka, which is one of the most colorful markets in the area and is the "shopping mall' for many tribes, including Hamer, Benna and Karo. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
March 13, 2019 - Omo River's Valley: In their small flea market, the people of the Dessenech tribe sell mostly their handicrafts, including handmade jewelry, as well as items they use in their bucolic daily life, such as sticks and unique wooden pillows, which they rest on when they are tired. The Dessenech tribe's handicraft market is located along the banks of the Omo River. The Dessenech believe in living without calculations, free from counting ages, numbers, animals, deaths, or even the seasons of rain and drought. They embrace a life that is focused on the present moment, feeling unburdened and alive. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
March 11, 2019: Turmi, Omo Valley, southern Ethiopia, Africa: A young shepherd dressed in traditional Hamer attire tends to her cows in her tribe's village. The Hamer tribe is known to be one of the friendliest tribes in the Omo Valley. Their women are easily recognized by their distinctive hair, styled in ringlets formed with mud and butter. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
March 11, 2019: Turmi, Omo Valley, southern Ethiopia, Africa: woman from Hamar tribe has scars on her back, due to the "evangadi" traditional night dance where female relatives dance and invite whipping from men who have recently been initiated; this shows their support of the initiate, and their scars give them a say on who they marry.The Hamer tribe is known to be one of the friendliest tribes in the Omo Valley. Their women are easily recognized by their hair, hung in ringlets formed with mud and butter. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
March 11, 2019: Turmi, Omo Valley, southern Ethiopia, Africa: in a local Hamer village. The Hamer tribe is known to be one of the friendliest tribes in the Omo Valley. Their women are easily recognized by their hair, hung in ringlets formed with mud and butter. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
March 11, 2019: Turmi, Omo Valley, southern Ethiopia, Africa: A young shepherd dressed in traditional Hamer attire tends to his goats in his tribe's village. The Hamer tribe is known to be one of the friendliest tribes in the Omo Valley. Their women are easily recognized by their distinctive hair, styled in ringlets formed with mud and butter. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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