Karo Boy in White Clay Body Paint with an Automatic Weapon, Omo River Valley, Ethiopia

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The 7 "vanishing culture" tribes of the Omo River Valley of Ethiopia are very primitive and anything but peaceful. Automatic weapons are widespread among the men and boys and bullets are considered a sign of wealth and prized above all.

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Size: 3600px × 5400px
Location: Dus, Omo River Valley, Ethiopia
Photo credit: © Malie Rich-Griffith / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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