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

The Surma, also known as the Suri, are an ethnic group living in southwestern Ethiopia, near the Omo River Valley. One of their most striking cultural expressions is body painting, which has profound aesthetic, social, and spiritual significance.Surma paintings are made with clay, chalk, charcoal, and natural pigments mixed with water or animal fat. They are applied directly to the skin with fingers, branches, or feathers, creating abstract designs, lines, dots, and geometric figures. #inspirati

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Plato labial de las mujeres Surma de Etiopía. #inspirationofafrica | Quim Fàbregas - Fotografía y Viajes.

115K views · 642 reactions | The Hamer women of Ethiopia are members of the Hamer tribe, who primarily inhabit the southern Highlands region of the country. They are known for their elaborate cultural traditions, including rites of passage into adulthood, dances, and unique rituals. Hamer women often wear necklaces and bracelets of brightly colored beads, as well as distinctive hairstyles adorned with beads and clay. #inspirationofafrica | Quim Fàbregas - Fotografía y Viajes. | Facebook