Surma, Suri Tribes the untouched culture @ Kibish Vilage Surma or Suri Tribes live in a remote corner of south-western Ethiopia, virtually untouched by the modern world. According to Suri oral tradition, came to their present territory near Mount Naita about 200 years ago from the banks of the Nile River. The Surma have a sky god named Tuma. The Suri also believe in spirits and use medicine men to undertake sacrifices or prayers and directly send them to Tuma. Another belief of the Suri is the rain maker. Piercing and lip plates are a strong part of the Suri culture. At the point of puberty most women have their bottom teeth removed in order to get their lower lip pierced. Once the lip is pierced, it’s then stretched and a lip plate is then placed in the hole of the piercing. pictures taken by the great photographer Miro May Photography wroyalethiopiatours info@royalethiopiatours
Posted on: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 14:55:45 +0000
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