Stunning pictures demonstrate the life of the Karo tribe – the smallest in Ethiopia. Members of the community are covered from head to toe with combat ornaments from paint based on ashes and animal fat. Aborigines wear clothing made of animal leather, decorating it with white shells. Almost all men have guns donated by European tourists 50 years ago. The weapon is transmitted from generation to generation as a family relic, and is used to repel enemies. Despite the warlike look, Karo people are very friendly and hospitable.
Amazing shots were made by American Jim Zuckerman in the Omo River Valley.
Karo's tribe is the smallest in Ethiopia. The number of its members reaches 2000. They live in the Omo River Valley. Aborigines are used by silt, which remains after floods during the rain season, to fertilize sowing lands. Recently, the Ethiopian government built Damba on the river, which changed the natural stream of water and caused damage to the agriculture of tribes.
Even before 2012, the tribe drowned in disabled infants during the Mingi ritual. Karo people believe that physical abnormalities are a curse that can comprehend their community. Other African tribes still adhere to this belief.
Aborigines create amazing drawings on their bodies for beauty and war. Men painting themselves brighter than women to look more attractive and brave. They believe that the painted warrior looks frightening in the eyes of opponents.
There are still nations on the planet, almost not affected by civilization. Varani tribe is one of them. Aborigines live in the jungle of the Amazons and lead a primitive lifestyle.
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