MURSI
“The size of the lip plate reflects one’s inner strength and beauty.”
The Mursi tribe has faith in the mighty power of animals and the sky. They hail from the Lower Omo Valley and have minimal interaction with the modern world. Sadly, the Mursi's way of life is in jeopardy due to the Gibe III hydroelectric dam's construction in Ethiopia, which will necessitate their relocation to urban areas and a complete overhaul of their lifestyle.
Mursi tribe map, Omo valley
Mursi girl, Omo valley
Mursi, Omo valley
Mursi girl, Omo valley
The land of Mursi Tribe, Africa
Mursi warrior with his dunga stick, Omo valley
Mursi woman, Omo valley
Mursi Tribe Chief, Omo valley
Mursi warrior, Omo valley
Mursi mother, Omo valley
Mursi warrior, Omo valley
Mursi warrior, Omo valley
Mursi warrior, Omo valley
Mursi girl, Omo valley