Tag Archives: Mursi People

The practice of wearing lip plates, a type of labret, has a long history dating back to 3300 B.C. This cultural practice is prevalent in various regions of the world, including Ethiopia, Sudan, Coastal Ecuador, Mesoamerica, and other parts of Africa and South America. However, it is most popular among the Mursi and Surma people of Ethiopia, where it has …

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