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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
February 28, 2023 - Mago National Park, Omo River Valley, southern Ethiopia: A barefoot shepherd boy from the Mursi tribe guides his bulls and cows through the mud. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
February 28, 2023 - Mago National Park, Omo River Valley, southern Ethiopia: A barefoot shepherd boy from the Mursi tribe guides his bulls and cows through the mud. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
Feb, 24, 2023- Chencha, Arba Minch, south Ethiopia: A woman from the Dorze tribe stands in front of a banana tree. Dorze built their fabulously tall huts that can last up to 80 years, houses, from a bamboo frame woven together with grass and banana leaves. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
February 24, 2023 - Chencha, Omo Valley, Arba Minch, southern Ethiopia: Men and women of all ages from the Dorze tribe continue the art of creating colorful textiles using wooden looms, spinning wheels, and other traditional methods. The Dorze tribe is renowned for its skilled weaving, not only in textiles but also in crafting huts made from local bamboo. These huts, which can last up to 80 years, are a testament to their craftsmanship and sustainable living. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
Feb, 24, 2023- Chencha, Arba Minch, south Ethiopia: A Dorze hut, which can last up to 80 years, is a fabulously tall structure built from a bamboo frame woven together with grass and banana leaves. Very attractive structures, all the more so because they do not require a central supporting pole inside, and can simply be picked up and put down somewhere else, should the family move, or should the termites eat too much of the bottom of the structure in one particular place. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
March 1, 2023 - Karat city, south Ethiopia, Africa: The Konso tribe is notable for erecting Wakas memorial statues to honor a deceased man who killed an enemy. The Koncho tribe, maintains a traditional lifestyle centered around agriculture, livestock herding, and animistic beliefs. Known for their distinctive clothing, body painting, and ceremonies, they preserve their cultural heritage amidst the challenges of modernization. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
February 27, 2023- Omo River's valley, southwestern Ethiopia: A little girl carries a bag on her head with perfect balance, containing essential food: a small amount of grain and a large bottle of milk. The Dessenech tribe is a Nilotic ethnic group living near the border between Ethiopia and Kenya. They are known for their unique way of life, deeply connected to the river and their environment. Like many Nilotic groups, they follow a strong animistic belief system, seeing a sacred connection between the natural world and the spiritual realm, particularly with their cattle, land, and surroundings. The Dessenech live in a way that avoids calculations—free from counting ages, numbers, animals, deaths, or even the cycles of rain and drought. They embrace a life focused on the present moment, feeling unburdened and alive. Traditionally, they practice pastoralism, herding cattle, goats, and sheep. They also engage in handicraft, agriculture, growing crops such as millet and sorghum, although their environment can make farming challenging. Fishing is another significant activity due to their proximity to the Omo River and Lake Turkana. As it is one of the poorest tribes, some of the young generations are used to get supported by Australians, Europeans or US citizens in a way that they still live and grow up in their homelands but they have the financial support to study in the nearest cities. Then, some of them prefer to return back home in their tribe's village to help their families and to work as a guide to visitors. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
February 27, 2023 - Omo River's valley, southwestern Ethiopia: A little girl laughs in the door of her family hut made with rusted corrugated metal, while holding two big, dirty plastic bottles filled with milk. Dessenech tribe, is a Nilotic ethnic group living near the border between Ethiopia and Kenya. They are known for their unique way of life, which is deeply connected to the river and their environment. Like many Nilotic groups, they have a strong animistic belief system. They believe in a connection between the natural world and the spiritual realm, often seeing their cattle, land, and environment as sacred. 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. They traditionally practice pastoralism, herding cattle, goats, and sheep. They also engage in some agriculture, growing crops like millet and sorghum, though their environment can be challenging for farming. Fishing is also a significant activity, particularly because of their proximity to the Omo River and Lake Turkana. (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: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 25, 20230 - Omo Valley, South Ethiopia: Detail of the interior of a church with gospel prayers in a pulpit. (Maro Kouri/Polaris images) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
March 1, 2023 - ?awassa area, Ethiopia, Africa: A Sidama family in a banana plantation. The family lives in adobe houses and mostly works on the banana plantations. and bamboos. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
February 28, 2023 - Mago National Park, Omo River Valley, southern Ethiopia: mothers with their babies and children from the Mursi tribe sit on the roots and branches of an old tree along the riverbank. Like many Mursi women, they wear handmade ceramic plates in their earlobes. The larger the 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
March 4, 2020- Omo River's valley, southwestern Ethiopia: A young man of the Dessenech tribe, in his village, wears a digital watch and a feather on his head, combining his traditional heritage with modern influences. In his hand, he holds a 'kure', a handmade wooden object which he uses as a pillow when resting on the ground. This simple yet essential tool reflects the tribe's connection to the earth and their practical way of life. Dessenech tribe is a Nilotic ethnic group living near the border between Ethiopia and Kenya. They are known for their unique way of life, which is deeply connected to the river and their environment. Like many Nilotic groups, they have a strong animistic belief system. They believe in a connection between the natural world and the spiritual realm, often seeing their cattle, land, and environment as sacred. They 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. They traditionally practice pastoralism, herding cattle, goats, and sheep. They also engage in some agriculture, growing crops like millet and sorghum, though their environment can be challenging for farming. Fishing is also a significant activity, particularly because of their proximity to the Omo River and Lake Turkana. (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
February 25, 2023: Turmi, Omo River's Valley, southern Ethiopia, Africa: Hamer woman. 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
February 28, 2023 - Omo River Valley, southern Ethiopia: A young mother from the Mursi tribe carries her newborn baby, wrapped in cloth, along the riverbank.. Like many Mursi women, she wears handmade ceramic plates in her earlobes. The larger the lip plate, the higher the bride price she can expect when she marries. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
March 3, 2025- Omo Valley, Ethiopia. Hamer smiling man with bracelets and necklaces crafted from beads outside a market stall made with painted corrugated metal. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
February 27, 20123- Omo River's valley, southwestern Ethiopia: Semi naked Dessenech women at their small flea market, 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. Dessenech tribe is a Nilotic ethnic group living near the border between Ethiopia and Kenya. They are known for their unique way of life, which is deeply connected to the river and their environment. Like many Nilotic groups, they have a strong animistic belief system. They believe in a connection between the natural world and the spiritual realm, often seeing their cattle, land, and environment as sacred. 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. They traditionally practice pastoralism, herding cattle, goats, and sheep. They also engage in some agriculture, growing crops like millet and sorghum, though their environment can be challenging for farming. Fishing is also a significant activity, particularly because of their proximity to the Omo River and Lake Turkana. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
February 26, 2023 - Omo River's Valley, Ethiopia: A woman of the Hammer tribe with her hair wrapped in rings made of mud and butter. 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. 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. As photography holds a divine quality, I connect with them as they stop time, like a desire to remain in the present, to find oneself. And perhaps, this is the most profound need of all — to simply be, this moment. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (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 3, 2020 - Omo River's Valley, Ethiopia:Young woman from Hamer tribe smiles with gratitude while breastfeeding her baby in her hut. Hamer women have 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
February 25, 2023: Turmi, Omo River's Valley, southern Ethiopia, Africa:Hamer woman at her entrance-door. This simple yet essential tool reflects the tribe's connection to the earth and their practical way of life. 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
February27, 2023- Omo River's Valley, south Ethiopia, Africa: Children of the Karo tribe walk on stilts, feeling like masters of themselves. They avoid the dangers of being barefoot—snakes, thorns, and worms—while protecting their livestock. In a world torn by conflict, the Omo Valley remains a quiet sanctuary, where the balance between man and nature endures. Time seems to stand still here, offering a brief escape from chaos. (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 12, 2019: Turmi, Omo Valley, southern Ethiopia, Africa: An elderly woman, bare-breasted and adorned with face painting, numerous bead necklaces, a feather on her head and a traditional leather dress. People from the Karo (or Kara) tribe in the local village of Kolcho perch overlooking the Omo River. The Karo are the smallest tribal population in the region, with an estimated population of between 1,000 and 3,000. They are known for their elaborate decoration, painting themselves with colored ochre, white chalk, yellow mineral rock, or charcoal. Like Hamer men, the Karo use clay to construct their unique headdresses. Their practices are for self-pleasure and pride, as well as to attract the opposite sex. The Karo traditionally cultivate crops like sorghum, maize, and beans. Recently, tourism has brought significant changes to the tribe, leading them to beg for some birr (local currency), ask for empty plastic water bottles, or request T-shirts when they are photographed. Guns are used to protect their cattle and for hunting. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
March 14, 2019 - Mago National Park, Omo River Valley, southern Ethiopia: A 4-month-old baby lies on an animal-skin mat placed by his mother, with a bracelet made of beads wrapped around his waist, to be cared for by the elder Mursi women while his mother goes to work on the farm. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
February 25, 2023: Turmi, Omo River's Valley, southern Ethiopia, Africa: 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
February 24, 2023 - Chencha, Omo Valley, Arba Minch, southern Ethiopia: Men and women of all ages from the Dorze tribe continue the art of creating colorful textiles using wooden looms, spinning wheels, and other traditional methods. The Dorze tribe is renowned for its skilled weaving, not only in textiles but also in crafting huts made from local bamboo. These huts, which can last up to 80 years, are a testament to their craftsmanship and sustainable living. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
March 1, 2020 - Omo River Valley, southern Ethiopia: A makeshift mosque made from corrugated iron on the way to the Omo Valley. While Christianity and Islam have reached some areas of southern Ethiopia and exerted influence, many of the tribes along the Omo River continue to uphold their animistic beliefs. They place their trust in the clouds, the sun, the water, the earth, and the seeds. Elders still carry ancient wisdom, helping them navigate agriculture and daily life. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
February 26, 2023 - Omo River's Valley, Ethiopia:A woman of the Hammer tribe with her hair wrapped in rings made of mud and butter. 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. 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. As photography holds a divine quality, I connect with them as they stop time, like a desire to remain in the present, to find oneself. And perhaps, this is the most profound need of all — to simply be, this moment. (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
February 28, 2023 - Jinka, Omo Valley's river, Ethiopia, Africa: Life in the city center, the big market and the makeshift cafes and restaurants with the local liquor in Jinka city, capital of Ari tribe. (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 14, 2019 - Mago National Park, Omo River Valley, southern Ethiopia: A woman from the Mursi tribe kisses her baby, holding it in her arms. Like many Mursi women, she continues the tradition of placing a clay plate in her ears. The larger the plate, the more attractive they are considered. Nearby, activists from Scandinavian countries are trying to explain that this practice is harmful and abusive to their bodies. However, for the Mursi, this body modification tradition remains a symbol of beauty and status. In elections, the Mursi do not vote, as they are a nomadic population. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
February 25, 2023: Turmi, Omo River's Valley, southern Ethiopia, Africa: Hamer old man holds a 'kure', a handmade wooden object which he uses as a pillow when resting on the ground. This simple yet essential tool reflects the tribe's connection to the earth and their practical way of life. 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 12, 2019: Turmi, Omo Valley, southern Ethiopia, Africa: Karo boy with his face painted smiles along the Omo river bank. people from the Karo or Kara tribe in the local village Kolcho perched overlooking the Omo River. The Karo is the smallest tribal population in the region with an estimated population between 1.000 and 3.000. They are known to be the most decorative. They paint themselves with colored ochre, white chalk, yellow mineral rock or charcoal. As Hamer men, they Karo use clay to construct elaborate their unique headdresses. The Karo's practices i their lives are for self-pleasure and pride as also to atract the opposite sex. They use to cultivate crops as sorghum maize and beans. Recently, the tourism bought a lot of changes to the tribes, so, they use to beg, ask for some birr (local currency) when they get photographed, ask for an empty plastic bottle of water or for a T-shirts. Guns are used to protect cattle and to hant. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
March 12, 2019: Turmi, Omo Valley, southern Ethiopia, Africa: Young men from the Karo (or Kara) tribe in the local village of Kolcho perch overlooking the Omo River. The Karo are the smallest tribal population in the region, with an estimated population of between 1,000 and 3,000. They are known for their elaborate decoration, painting themselves with colored ochre, white chalk, yellow mineral rock, or charcoal. Like Hamer men, the Karo use clay to construct their unique headdresses. Their practices are for self-pleasure and pride, as well as to attract the opposite sex. The Karo traditionally cultivate crops like sorghum, maize, and beans. Recently, tourism has brought significant changes to the tribe, leading them to beg for some birr (local currency), ask for empty plastic water bottles, or request T-shirts when they are photographed. Guns are used to protect their cattle and for hunting. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
March 14, 2019 - Mago National Park, Omo River Valley, southern Ethiopia: An old woman from the Mursi tribe wears an old clothing, topless, with a large bull horn on her head, decorated with dry fruits and a feather. On her ears she has bones hanging. Like many Mursi women, she continues the tradition of placing a clay plate in her lower lip and ears. The larger the plate, the more attractive they are considered. Nearby, activists from Scandinavian countries are trying to explain to them that this is a harmful and abusive practice toward their bodies. However, for the Mursi, this body modification tradition remains a symbol of beauty and status. In elections, the Mursi do not vote, as they are a nomadic population. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
March 12, 2019: Turmi, Omo Valley, southern Ethiopia, Africa: people from the Karo or Kara tribe in the local village Kolcho perched overlooking the Omo River. The Karo is the smallest tribal population in the region with an estimated population between 1.000 and 3.000. They are known to be the most decorative. They paint themselves with colored ochre, white chalk, yellow mineral rock or charcoal. As Hamer men, they Karo use clay to construct elaborate their unique headdresses. The Karo's practices i their lives are for self-pleasure and pride as also to atract the opposite sex. They use to cultivate crops as sorghum maize and beans. Recently, the tourism bought a lot of changes to the tribes, so, they use to beg, ask for some birr (local currency) when they get photographed, ask for an empty plastic bottle of water or for a T-shirts. Guns are used to protect cattle and to hunt. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
March 14, 2019: Jinka, Omo Valley, southern Ethiopia, Africa: Jinka market. Jinka town is located in the hills north of the Tama Plains. Capital of the Debub Omo Zone has an elevation of 1490 meters above sea level an. it is the center for sixteen indigenous ethnic groups and other ethnic groups from the rest of the country. (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, Ethiopia: A Dessenech tribe woman emerges like a Giacometti figure from the low huts in the desert, into the dust dancing in the wind. One of the poorest tribes, they live as shepherds, fishermen and by their local handicraft market. Some of the young generations are used to get supported by Australians, Europeans or US citizens in a way that they still live and grow up in their homelands but they have the financial support to study in the nearest cities. Then, some of them prefer to return back home in their tribe's village to help their families and to work as a guide to visitors. 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. "We are against female genital mutilation. We have wives, daughters, and sisters, and we refuse to let them suffer. The young men in our tribe, we take a position!" says a young man who, having studied closed to his village, with funds from an Australian volunteer, now speaks fluent English. He accompanies us to this small settlement of the nomadic tribe, answering our questions. His message of social change and struggle shares with us his personal truth, as also the present reality of the youth and all the women of his tribe, with deep connection and trust. (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: 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 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 14, 2019: Jinka, Omo Valley, southern Ethiopia, Africa: Locals have a beer at the open bars in Jinka town, which is a market town located in the hills north of the Tama Plains and center for sixteen indigenous ethnic groups. Capital of the Debub Omo Zone has an elevation of 1490 meters above sea level. (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, southwestern Ethiopia: Semi naked Dessenech women relax after their Ancestor worship which is an important part of their belief system. Rituals and ceremonies are often dedicated to honoring ancestors and ensuring the prosperity of the community. Dessenech tribe is a Nilotic ethnic group living near the border between Ethiopia and Kenya. They are known for their unique way of life, which is deeply connected to the river and their environment. Like many Nilotic groups, they have a strong animistic belief system. They believe in a connection between the natural world and the spiritual realm, often seeing their cattle, land, and environment as sacred. 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. They traditionally practice pastoralism, herding cattle, goats, and sheep. They also engage in some agriculture, growing crops like millet and sorghum, though their environment can be challenging for farming. Fishing is also a significant activity, particularly because of their proximity to the Omo River and Lake Turkana. (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 boy carries a baby, entering the handmade, wooden entrance of his tribe's village, dressed in traditional Hamer attire. 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: 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 12, 2019: Turmi, Omo Valley, southern Ethiopia, Africa: Young men from the Karo (or Kara) tribe in the local village of Kolcho perch overlooking the Omo River. The Karo are the smallest tribal population in the region, with an estimated population of between 1,000 and 3,000. They are known for their elaborate decoration, painting themselves with colored ochre, white chalk, yellow mineral rock, or charcoal. Like Hamer men, the Karo use clay to construct their unique headdresses. Their practices are for self-pleasure and pride, as well as to attract the opposite sex. The Karo traditionally cultivate crops like sorghum, maize, and beans. Recently, tourism has brought significant changes to the tribe, leading them to beg for some birr (local currency), ask for empty plastic water bottles, or request T-shirts when they are photographed. Guns are used to protect their cattle and for hunting. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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