African lip plates: how do they eat? Аll your questions answered
African lip plates: how do they eat? Аll your questions answered
Jan 21, 2021
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In Ethiopia’s Omo Valley, the Mursi women are known for their striking lip plates—a bold symbol of beauty, strength, and cultural identity. But behind this ancient tradition lies a story the world rarely hears. | Unrestricted Borders
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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
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The Lip Plate Tradition of the Omo Valley In Ethiopia’s Omo Valley, certain ethnic groups — most notably the Mursi and Surma (Suri) — are known for the distinctive tradition of wearing lip plates. This cultural practice is one of the most recognized yet often misunderstood aspects of the region’s heritage. For women in these communities, the tradition usually begins in their late teenage years. A small incision is made in the lower lip, and over time, wooden or clay plates are inserted in gradua
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