Ethiopia 2015. The Caravan of Love. Marc Vella.
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Ethiopia. Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region. Omo Valley. Korcho Village. Kara tribe. Agro-pastoralist group. The Kara women are best known for the elaborate body painting they indulge in before important ceremonies. They paint their faces and bodies in white chalk. Scarification plays an important role in Kara body decoration. The Omo Valley, situated in Africa’s Great Rift Valley, is home to an estimated 200,000 indigenous peoples who have lived there for millennia....
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