The scarification of Surma women is a traditional form of body art and a profound symbol of identity, beauty, and courage within their culture.These marks are made by cutting the skin, usually on the torso, arms, or abdomen, and are left to heal without removing the scabs, creating decorative reliefs. #inspirationofafrica | Quim Fàbregas
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The Surma Tribe, also known as Suri, is an ethnic group in southwestern Ethiopia, particularly in the Bench Maji Zone and the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region. 💋They are known for elaborate body art, lip plates, and a strong reliance on cattle. The society is organized into clans and age sets, with rituals and ceremonies playing a crucial role. ❌Challenges include limited access to education and healthcare. The Surma region has attracted tourism, bringing both positive and n
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The Surma Tribe & the Meaning Behind the Lip Plate Tradition Deep in the Omo Valley of Ethiopia, the Surma (or Suri) Tribe is known for one of the most visually striking cultural practices in Africa — the wearing of lip plates by women. This ancient tradition involves piercing and gradually stretching the lower lip to insert a clay or wooden plate, sometimes reaching up to 16 inches wide. But this practice is far more than appearance — it’s a symbol of beauty, strength, identity and social statu
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🌿 The Living Art of the Surma Women 🇪🇹 In Ethiopia’s Omo Valley, the Surma women embrace traditions that turn the body into a canvas of culture. 💠 Lip Plates – Introduced in adolescence and gradually enlarged, these are more than adornment; they symbolize maturity, beauty, and social status. 💠 Natural Body Art – Faces and bodies are painted with pigments from the earth, each design carrying cultural meaning. 💠 Floral Crowns – Flowers, leaves, and seeds are woven into elaborate headpieces,
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Greetings from the incredible Surma tribe in southern Ethiopia. You won’t be able to find a much more remote and raw experience than this one. A woman inserting her clay lip plate - a sign of beauty. The bigger the plate the more beautiful. Better late than never - Happy new year to everyone. Surma / Suri tribe, Omo Valley Ethiopia. . . . 📽️ @culture_ley . . . #Ethiopia #OmoValley #omoriver #tribes #omoadvisor #surma #suri #surmatribe #suritribe #surmatribes #suritribes #africa #culture #travel
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Greetings from the incredible Surma tribe in southern Ethiopia. You won’t be able to find a much more remote and raw experience than this one. A woman inserting her clay lip plate - a sign of beauty. The bigger the plate the more beautiful. Better late than never - Happy new year to everyone. Surma / Suri tribe, Omo Valley Ethiopia. . . . 📽️ @culture_ley . . . #Ethiopia #OmoValley #omoriver #tribes #omoadvisor #surma #suri #surmatribe #suritribe #surmatribes #suritribes #africa #culture #travel
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