Young Hamer men painting their faces at a bull jumping ceremony in the Omo Valley, Ethiopia.

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Young Hamer men painting their faces at a bull jumping ceremony in the Omo Valley, Ethiopia. Jumping a lineup of cattle is a rite of passage into manhood for young Hamer men. They must successfully jump a line of bulls four times in order to marry and own their own livestock.

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Size: 5000px × 3509px
Location: Turmi, South Omo, Ethiopia
Photo credit: © dave stamboulis / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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