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Why do the Surma people utilize lip plates? The Surma people, particularly the Suri sub-tribe, are well-known for their use of lip plates as a type of body decorations. Lip plating, also known as lip stretching, is the process of inserting increasingly bigger clay or wooden plates into the lower lip. This practice is traditionally regarded as a rite of passage in Suri culture and is significant for various reasons: Lip plates have cultural significance in the Suri culture as a symbol of beauty a

159K views · 827 reactions | The Surma men of southwestern Ethiopia maintain a deep relationship with their cattle, which represent wealth, pride, and social status. Each man knows his cows by name and cares for them with great dedication.The cattle not only provide milk and dung—used to thatch houses—but also hold strong symbolic value: cows are offered as dowries in marriages and participate in initiation rituals. #inspirationofafrica | Quim Fàbregas - Fotografía y Viajes. | Facebook