From delicate swirls of raised flesh to
intricate dotted patterns, the scars that
decorate the bodies of Ethiopia's Bodi,
Mursi and Surma tribes are more than
just the sign of an old injury.
For these aren't just any scars: They're an
elaborate part of local culture and signify
everything from beauty to adulthood or
even, in some cases, are simply a mark of
belonging.
Now the stunning scar markings of
Ethiopia and Sudan are the subject of an
incredible set of photographs by French
snapper, Eric Lafforgue, who travelled
through the country observing cutting
ceremonies and meeting the locals.
During a visit to the Surma tribe, who live
in the country's remote Omo Valley, he
witnessed a scarification ceremony, which
involved creating the patterns using
thorns and a razor.
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