The Mursi Tribe of Ethiopia. African culture is diverse yet some traditions have to be prohibited. #letsgo #fbreelsfypシ゚viralfbreelsfypシ゚viral #explore #reelsvideoシ #LetsGrowTogether | AfroVolta Tour

@ethiopian.wildlife The Mursi tribe in Ethiopia is renowned for their distinctive tradition of wearing lip plates, predominantly by women. This practice starts when a woman reaches maturity, around 15-18 years old. The lip is slit and gradually stretched to fit clay or wood plates. The size of the plate often symbolizes beauty, social or marital status, and can influence the woman’s bride price. Lip plates are a significant part of Mursi culture, especially during ceremonies, although they can i

A Mursi woman shows off her lip plate. The plates are made of clay, and are too heavy to wear full time, but women will slip the plates in when they want to look beautiful. Mursi tribe, Omo Valley, Ethiopia. . . . 📽️ @justgophoto . . . #Ethiopia #OmoValley #omoriver #omoadvisor #mursi #tribe #tribes #mursitribe #mursitribes #africa #culture #travelafrica #travelethiopia #culturetraveler #adventure #amazingafrica #amazing_africa #africaamazing #africa_amazing #people_infinity #humanityshots #vis

Lip plates worn byT The Mursi people from Ethiopia. @interesting_aIL | Linda Traitz