African lip plates: how do they eat? Аll your questions answered
African lip plates: how do they eat? Аll your questions answered
Feb 2, 2023
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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 plates worn by Surma (or Suri) women are one of the most striking and symbolic cultural features of southwestern Ethiopia. The lip plate is primarily worn during ceremonies, important visits, and moments of cultural expression, not necessarily in everyday life. Many women complement it with white face paint, elaborate hairstyles, and handcrafted necklaces, creating an aesthetic that is a source of pride for their Surma identity. #inspirationofafrica | Quim Fàbregas
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Lip plates mark a symbol of great beauty. Secondly, for a woman, it marks a commitment to the husband because it is worn with great pride when serving him food. If the husband dies, the lip plate is removed since a woman’s external beauty is said to fade after his death.The plates are made with clay, no plastics, no additional materials, strictly from the earth! | Melanin Globe
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