Hamar woman in her village. The double necklaces worn symbolises her status as a third wife. Her hair has been reddened with a mixture of red ochre (clay) and animal fat. Omo Valley, Southern Ethiopia, 2013.
this is Biuniat from the Bodi tribe. When a member of Bodi tribe dies. The woman of the tribe shout to the spirits and chant of his/her death to bring the soul to peace. The Bodi men perform ceremonial death procession and will keep the body of the deceased safe for 3 days. After this, the tribe will gather together and feast as a sign of respect, and to ensure passing into the next world. Omo Valley, Southern Ethiopia, 2013.
A Dassanach old lady seen here in front of an abandoned church by the shores of the crocodile infested lake Torkana.