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Hama Jumping of the Bulls initiation ceremony Face painting with a mixture of clay oils and plant pigment

Hama Jumping of the Bulls initiation ceremony Face painting with a mixture of clay oils and plant pigment

Hama Jumping of the Bulls initiation ceremony Ritual dancing round cows and bulls before the initiate does the jumpingJane Sweeney

Hama Jumping of the Bulls initiation ceremony

Hama Jumping of the Bulls initiation ceremony Ritual dancing round cows and bulls before the initiate does the jumping

Hama Jumping of the Bulls initiation ceremony Ritual dancing round cows and bulls before the initiate does the jumpin

Hama Jumping of the Bulls initiation ceremony Ritual dancing round cows and bulls before the initiate does the jumping

Hama Jumping of the Bulls intiation ceremony the initiate runs over bulls

Hama Jumping of the Bulls initiation ceremony the naked initiate runs over the backs of bulls sometimes cows are used - if he does so without slipping he is officially an adult

Hama Jumping of the Bulls initiation ceremony Ritual dancing round cows and bulls before the initiate does the jumpin

Hama Jumping of the Bulls initiation ceremony ETHIOPIA Lower Omo valley Turmi Hamer Jumping of the Bulls initiation ceremony Hamer lady