Young Wodaabe boy wearing make-up at the Gerewol (also spelt Guerewol) festival in rural Chad. Starting at a young age, the boys emulate the young men

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Young Wodaabe boy wearing make-up at the Gerewol (also spelt Guerewol) festival in rural Chad. Starting at a young age, the boys emulate the young men of the tribe who spend a considerable amount of time and effort to beautify themselves

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Photo credit: © TONY CAMACHO/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
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