Robin Yong, Portraits from the Omo Valley (Portrait (2018))

Ethiopia's Southern Omo Valley is one of the last true ethnic sanctuaries in Africa, and the unique adornments, traditions and rituals of the tribes that call this remote valley home have made them the subject of much attention. Children of the Surma Tribe enjoy painting each other for their own amusement and all their self-made headgear from flowers and leaves are truly pieces of art. Individual Photo Titles: 1. Year of the Rooster 2. The Language of Flowers 3. Smile 4. Solititude 5. Literacy 6. Childrens Attitude

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