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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

Mursi Tribe Ethiopia The Mursi tribe in southwestern Ethiopia is recognized for its unique lip plate tradition, where women begin stretching their lower lips with wooden pegs during puberty. This practice symbolizes beauty, social status, and readiness for marriage, with larger plates linked to higher bride prices. Although modernization and changing beauty standards lead some young Mursi to abandon the tradition, many still view it as an essential aspect of their cultural identity and heritage.