The Mursi tribe is an indigenous ethnic group located in the Omo Valley in Ethiopia. They are known for their unique customs, including the practice of wearing lip plates among some women. The Mursi are also recognized for their intricate body painting and scarification rituals, which hold cultural significance within their community. #shortvideofbreels #travel #viajar | Quim Fàbregas - Fotografía y Viajes.

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In Ethiopia’s Omo Valley, the Mursi tribe is famous for one of Africa’s most striking traditions — the massive clay lip plates worn by women. The process begins when a girl reaches her teenage years, around 15 or 16. Her lower lip is pierced with a small incision, and a short wooden peg is inserted to keep it open. Over time, as the lip heals, the peg is replaced with slightly larger discs, stretching the lip gradually. Eventually, the women begin inserting handmade clay or wooden plates, each o

There's a widely circulated myth that the women of the Mursi tribe in Ethiopia began wearing lip plates to disfigure themselves and avoid being captured or sold during the transatlantic slave trade. But historical and cultural evidence tells a different story. The practice of wearing lip plates among the Mursi is not rooted in fear or resistance to slavery, but in identity, beauty, cultural pride, and social status. For Mursi women, the size of the lip plate often signifies strength, maturity, a

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