This is Dara from the Karo tribe. At the end of the harvest and at times of initiation and marriage, the Karo come together to enjoy dances. During the moonlight dances, the Karo men leap joining one another in long lines towards the women, who come forward one by one to select the man who they favour. Afterwards Karo men and women, having coupled themselves, perform rhythmic and pulsating dances, thrusting their hips one against the other in the dusty atmosphere of early evening. These dances often lead to marriage after the initial contact has been successfully accomplished. A Karo man may take as many wives as he can afford, but usually he marries only two or three. Omo valley, south Ethiopia, 2013.
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.
