A young Murci girl holding a goat. She is wearing big traditional earrings but the lip plate has not been an option for her. Although many women still wear the lip plate more and more young girls are opting out. Southern Ethiopia, 2017.

This is Galtier, a young Hamar woman. Galtier is the first and for now at least the only wife as symbolised by her necklace. First wives have a privileged position since the others that come later get to do most of the heavy work including giving birth. Omo Valley, Southern Ethiopia, 2013.