The Karo tribe is known for their expertise in body paint, face-masks, hair, etc. But what all Karo women (and men) share in common are scars. Dozens of scars line their stomach and chest – for men, it’s the chest only. When Karo daughters are young, their grandmothers and mothers cut their stomachs with a knife. Then, ash is rubbed into the wound in order to irritate it. This essentially creates an enormous welt. Omo Valley, Southern Ethiopia, 2013.

Young Hamar boy looks after his families goats. A families goats are there most treasured possession, supplying the family with nutrition and currency when needing to marry a child away. Omo Valley, Southern Ethiopia, 2013.

Few families own a television set in the town of Jinka. So many people pay to go into one of these TV huts to view there favourite program, or like these two kids they just try and get a peep from outside. Jinka, Southern Ethiopia, 2013.