Man of the Hamer Tribe Carries and Automatic Rifle and his Homemade Wooden Seat, Kolcho, Omo River Valley, Ethiopia

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Bullets have replaced cattle as a sign of wealth in this area and most men and boys possess automatic weapons.

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

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