African lip plates: how do they eat? Аll your questions answered
African lip plates: how do they eat? Аll your questions answered
Jan 21, 2021
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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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These lip plates are usually made of clay or wood and range between 4 and 25 centimeters. Before a lip plate can be applied on the lip, two or four teeth would have to be removed before the lower lip is cut to fit the lip plate. This lip plate process is usually done by a child’s mother when she attains puberty. To stretch the lip, a ceramic disc is placed after the cut and will remain until the initial cut has healed before it is placed with another slightly larger disc. Surma / Suri tribe, Omo
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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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The Lip Plate Tradition of the Omo Valley In Ethiopia’s Omo Valley, certain ethnic groups — most notably the Mursi and Surma (Suri) — are known for the distinctive tradition of wearing lip plates. This cultural practice is one of the most recognized yet often misunderstood aspects of the region’s heritage. For women in these communities, the tradition usually begins in their late teenage years. A small incision is made in the lower lip, and over time, wooden or clay plates are inserted in gradua
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