The scarification of Surma women is a traditional form of body art and a profound symbol of identity, beauty, and courage within their culture.These marks are made by cutting the skin, usually on the torso, arms, or abdomen, and are left to heal without removing the scabs, creating decorative reliefs. #inspirationofafrica | Quim Fàbregas
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The Surma, also known as the Suri, are an ethnic group living in southwestern Ethiopia, near the Omo River Valley. One of their most striking cultural expressions is body painting, which has profound aesthetic, social, and spiritual significance.Surma paintings are made with clay, chalk, charcoal, and natural pigments mixed with water or animal fat. They are applied directly to the skin with fingers, branches, or feathers, creating abstract designs, lines, dots, and geometric figures. #inspirati
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64K views · 546 reactions | Surma women's body painting consists of artistic designs made with white clay, ochre, charcoal, and plants. These designs are applied to adorn the body, express personal creativity, and are used in ceremonies and celebrations. The body often features lines, dots, and natural motifs, transforming it into a living art form that reflects their cultural identity. #inspirationofafrica | Quim Fàbregas - Fotografía y Viajes. | Facebook
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Surma women are known for their body and face painting, created with clay, chalk, and natural pigments. They decorate their bodies with flowers, leaves, seeds, and branches, creating ephemeral compositions that change daily. Their aesthetic highlights harmony with nature, originality, and the strength of each woman. Many young women also wear lip plates, a traditional symbol of maturity and prestige within the community. #fblifestyletyle #inspirationofafrica | Quim Fàbregas
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🌿 The Living Art of the Surma Women 🇪🇹 In Ethiopia’s Omo Valley, the Surma women embrace traditions that turn the body into a canvas of culture. 💠 Lip Plates – Introduced in adolescence and gradually enlarged, these are more than adornment; they symbolize maturity, beauty, and social status. 💠 Natural Body Art – Faces and bodies are painted with pigments from the earth, each design carrying cultural meaning. 💠 Floral Crowns – Flowers, leaves, and seeds are woven into elaborate headpieces,
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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
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