women dancing during whipping ritual, in the Bull Jumping ceremony,...

Hamar tribe women participating in Weeping ceremony | Sunil Kumar

Tribes: meet the Hamer Tribe Also well known as the hamar or hammer, they are one of the most known tribes in Soutern Ethiopia. They inhabit the territory east of the Omo River and have villages in Turmi and Dimeka. Tourists visit the hamer hoping to see a traditional leaping ceremony (the jumping of bulls). They are cattle herders and practice agriculture. Very colorful bracelets and beads are worn in their hair and around their waists and arms. The practice of body modification is used by cutt