In Ethiopia’s Omo Valley, the Mursi are known for scarification, cattle culture, lip plates, and warrior traditions. This ...

When the rainy season finishes, a few tourists head into the south of Ethiopia, close to the borders with Kenya and South Sudan. They’re searching for one of the last African tribes that pierce and ...

Among the Mursi tribe, strength and physical presence carry deep cultural meaning. Warriors follow traditional practices that include consuming a specific drink believed to build size and endurance.