The Mursi tribe in southwestern Ethiopia is known for its distinctive lip plate tradition. Women begin the practice around puberty by cutting the lower lip and inserting a small wooden peg, gradually using larger plates to stretch the lip. This tradition, which likely originated as a deterrent against slave traders, has become a significant cultural symbol. The lip plates signify beauty, social status, and readiness for marriage, with larger plates often associated with higher bride prices. This
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The Mursi tribe in southwestern Ethiopia is known for its distinctive lip plate tradition. Women begin the practice around puberty by cutting the lower lip and inserting a small wooden peg, gradually using larger plates to stretch the lip. This tradition, which likely originated as a deterrent against slave traders, has become a significant cultural symbol. The lip plates signify beauty, social status, and readiness for marriage, with larger plates often associated with higher bride prices. This
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